Acer caudatifolium 'Summer Surprise'
Kawakami Maple




Stunning features throughout the year. Pink, new stems with green leaves in spring and variegated green leaves in summer. Orange-red leaves in autumn. Grows best in part-shade in moist, well-drained soil, sheltered from strong winds. Striped bark is a feature.
Reproduction: Monoecious, separate male and female flowers on the same tree.
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Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering trees, lianas, and herbaceous plants that occur in many temperate and tropical regions. Learn more about Sapindaceae.
Genus: Acer, ācer (Latin, adjective), meaning 'sharp', in reference to the pointed leaves. Commonly known as maple, a genus of various trees and shrubs. Learn more about Acer.
Species: Acer caudatifolium, caudatifolium, derived from the English adjective caudate (having a narrow, tail-like appendage or tip), which itself is derived from the Latin adjective caudātus (having a tail, lengthened, extended, elongated), and the Latin noun folium (leaf), in reference to the narrow, tapering end of this species' leaves. Learn more about Acer caudatifolium.
Species Native Range: Found only in Taiwan.
Cultivar: Acer caudatifolium 'Summer Surprise'
Synonyms: Acer kawakamii 'Summer Surprise'
Common Name: Kawakami Maple
Other Common Name(s): Snakebark Maple