Acer davidii – Chinese maple, Snakebark maple

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Acer davidii – Chinese maple, Snakebark maple

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Because of its conspicuously striped bark A. davidii, together with A. capillipes and A. rufinerve, belong to the so-called “Snake Bark maples”. The young twigs are dark purple- red and retain this colour during winter. The older twigs and stem have conspicuously greyish white longitudinal stripes. The leaves are less prominently lobed and unlike A. capillipes the leaves of A. davidii are hairy on the under surface along the veins. The leaf of young plants is ternate, those of older trees do not have lobes. The flowers are unisexual, male and female flowers appear on one plant. The plant has a strongly branched and compact root system. The application of the plant is restricted to parks and larger gardens because it is less suitable for use in hard surfaces. This decorative tree will also stand out well in green borders.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Clear stem (1) Multi-stem (4)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Price
Amount
Delivery period
250/300h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
£ 725,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
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Stock
Limited stock
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
£ 853,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
300/350h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
£ 1.001,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
350/400h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
£ 1.723,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
8 - 12 (15) m
Width
7-11m
Crown
oval to round, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs purple with greyish white longitudinal stripes
Leaf
oval to elongated, dark green, 8 - 16 cm
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
pendent corymb-shaped racemes, light yellow, May
Fruits
single-seeded, single-winged, light green
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all soils
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Central China
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres open crown green yellow average growing all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Acer davidii

Acer davidii can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer davidii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer davidii turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer davidii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer davidii with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer davidii blooms in may.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.