David's Maple

Acer Davidii

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Overview

David's Maple, or Acer davidii, is a striking deciduous tree revered for its smooth, green-striped bark and elegant, arching branches. Ideal in USDA Zones 5-7, it matures to around 20-30 feet tall and wide, creating a rounded canopy. Prefers partial to full sun. In spring, its delicate foliage unfurls in a vibrant green, followed by inconspicuous flowers, yielding to scarlet and yellow hues in fall. Low-maintenance and pest-resistant.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Prefers partial to full sun

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — green-striped bark and elegant

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Ideal in USDA Zones 5-7, it matures to around 20-30 feet tall and wide, creating a rounded canopy

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — its delicate foliage unfurls in a vibrant green

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — is a striking deciduous tree revered for its smooth

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — followed by inconspicuous flowers

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — commonly known as David's Maple

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–50 Ft.
Mature width: 20–40 Ft.

Classification

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Prefers partial to full sun

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — green-striped bark and elegant

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Ideal in USDA Zones 5-7, it matures to around 20-30 feet tall and wide, creating a rounded canopy

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — its delicate foliage unfurls in a vibrant green

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — is a striking deciduous tree revered for its smooth

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — followed by inconspicuous flowers

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — commonly known as David's Maple

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Low-maintenance and pest-resistant

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — is an exquisite deciduous tree that adds a splash of elegance and texture to any landscape design

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — yielding to scarlet and yellow hues in fall

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — transitioning to a more muted gray with age

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Named after Father Armand David

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — who first introduced it to Western gardens

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — It thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 8, preferring well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — David's Maple creates a broadly oval to rounded silhouette

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Moderate water requirements make it moderately drought-tolerant once established.<br><br>In spring

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — small yellow flowers emerge

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — The foliage steals the show in autumn when leaves turn a vibrant mix of yellow

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — providing brilliant fall color.<br><br>For optimal growth

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — green-striped bark and elegant; named after Father Armand David

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — it benefits from full sun to partial shade exposure

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — This maple is usually free from serious pests and diseases

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — tree for half or shade

David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — is a striking deciduous tree revered for its smooth; prefers partial to full sun

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