Chinese maple with smooth green bark vertically striped with white, like the markings of a snake. One of several snake-bark maples — the bark is the dominant winter feature.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 5–8 | −28.9 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 5–7 | −23 °C to −7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–5 | −10 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Green bark vertically striated with white — the classic snake-bark pattern, peaks in visibility in winter
- Reliable orange and red autumn colour as a secondary display
- Tolerates light shade — suits woodland edge planting
- Eventually a small to medium tree to 12 m
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