Acer capillipes SEEDS

Acer capillipes seeds grow into one of the finest snakebark maples a deciduous tree native to the temperate biome of Japan, restricted to the islands of Honshu and Shikoku. Like all snakebark maples, its most distinctive ornamental character is the striking bark: green with narrow white vertical striations that remain vivid throughout the year, creating a year-round ornamental feature quite independent of the seasonal foliage display. The leaves are three-lobed, dark green above and develop outstanding scarlet-red autumn colour. Red leaf stalks and coral-red young shoots add additional seasonal interest. Family Sapindaceae.

Partial shade to full sun; performs best with some shade from the hottest afternoon sun in warm climates. Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils. A superb ornamental tree for four-season interest.

• Green bark with white vertical striations the ‘snakebark’ character; outstanding year-round feature
• Red leaf stalks and coral-red young shoots; brilliant scarlet autumn colour
• Japan (Honshu, Shikoku) temperate biome; restricted native range
• Among the finest snakebark maples for garden use; four-season ornamental interest
• Partial shade to full sun; moist humus-rich well-drained soils

Acer capillipes is one of the most ornamentally outstanding Japanese snakebark maples the striped bark, brilliant autumn colour and elegant form provide genuine four-season interest, making it a benchmark ornamental tree from the forests of Honshu and Shikoku.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.