Acer davidii
Snakebark Maple







Erect, open, spreading form with shiny green bark, striped silver-white. Glossy, green leaves with deep-red veins. Red, yellow, and orange autumn leaves. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in part-shade.
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 davidii, davidii (Latinised), in reference to the supposed discoverer, the Catholic priest, zoologist, and botanist Armand David (1826 - 1900). The species was originally discovered by a Chinese person, but unfortunately their name has been lost to history. Armand David took credit for this species' discovery when he was a missionary in Central China. Learn more about Acer davidii.
Species Native Range: The provinces of Jiangsu, Fujian, Guangdong, Gansu, and Yunnan in China.
Common Name: Snakebark Maple