Acer Species, Japanese Striped-Bark Maple, Kyushu Maple, Snakebark Maple

Acercapillipes

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Species
capillipes (cap-ILL-ih-peez)
Synonym
Acer pensylvanicum subsp. capillipes
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cincinnati, Ohio

Irmo, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | October 2006 | positive

This has been a strong growing snakebark for me. Seems very hardy and shakes off hot and humid summers and drought a little better than o...Read More

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Charleston, SC | June 2006 | positive

I am growing these as container plants to sell in my nursery here in Columbia, SC. Basically I am testing these, and, as of now(2nd year)...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

Low branches. Leaves turn bright green in summer. New leaves are bright red.

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