Patterned snake bark on Acer davidii 'Viper'

Acer davidii 'Viper' Snake Bark Maple tree

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Acer davidii 'Viper' Tree

Name: Acer davidii 'Viper' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: ADV.SS.12.1
Price: 68.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Final size 7 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn orange in autumn (deciduous)

Bark Patterned bark provides year round interest

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Description

Acer Davidii ‘Viper’ has eye catching green and silvery white striated bark that resembles snake skin. This bark makes for fantastic winter appeal when the leaves have fallen. Before then, the leaves are dark green and turn orange for Autumn. Racemes with flowers lead to winged seeds that ripen to a red-brown colour.

‘Viper’ is a broadly upright tree that will grow to a height and width of around 7 metres by 3 metres in 20 years.

This robust Acer davidi is tolerant of most soils and conditions, including poorly drained soil. It prefers moist, fertile soil and either full sun or partial shade.

AKA Snake bark maple 'Viper', Acer davidii VIPER 'Mindavi', PÃ¨re David's maple 'Viper'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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