Acer capillipes - 12 litre

Common name: snakebark maple

Description: An elegant small deciduous tree valued for its striped green and white bark, most striking on young stems in winter. The three-lobed leaves are bright green, turning brilliant orange and red in autumn, with red-tinted young shoots adding further seasonal colour.

Other benefits: outstanding winter bark interest, fine autumn colour, good woodland or specimen tree for a sheltered spot

Wildlife attraction: bees

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 5m x 3m

Position: partial shade, sheltered from strong winds

Soil pH: neutral to acid

Moisture: moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -15°C