Snakebark Maple - Acer davidii

Alternative names
Père David's Maple
Description

The amazing striated bark, which is reminiscent of the skin of a snake, is a mix of reds, greens and white. Pale yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by pendulous winged fruits. It has large mid-green, slightly glossy, toothed leaves.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Sometimes planted as an ornamental.

When to see it

Flowers in spring.

UK Status

Occasional, widespread, scattered records in Britain.

VC55 Status

Uncommon or under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland. It was not included in the 1979 Flora survey of Leicestershire.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Snakebark Maple
Species group:
Trees, Shrubs & Climbers
Kingdom:
Plantae
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Sapindaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
3
First record:
12/08/2015 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
29/06/2020 (Calow, Graham)

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