Acer caudatifolium ‘Summer Surprise’

Kawakami Maple

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Acer caudatifolium ‘Summer Surprise’ boasts stunning features throughout the year. During spring, it produces pink new stems and green leaves, and during summer, the leaves become variegated with green. As autumn arrives, the leaves turn a beautiful orange-red. Acer caudatifolium ‘Summer Surprise’ grows best in part-shade and prefers soil that is moist and well-drained. It’s important to keep Acer caudatifolium ‘Summer Surprise’ sheltered from strong winds. One of the standout features of Acer caudatifolium ‘Summer Surprise’ is its striped bark. Acer caudatifolium is deciduous and native to Taiwan.

Other common name(s): Snakebark Maple

Synonyms: Acer kawakamii 'Summer Surprise'

GROWTH HABIT

Winter Foliage: Deciduous


Height: 5.0m

Width: 3.0m
Estimated 10 year height and width

GROWING CONDITIONS

Soil: Clay, Sandy

Position: Full sun, Partial shade

SEASONAL COLOUR

Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
Flower

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