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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 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
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; the foliage steals the show

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — green-striped bark and elegant; named after Father Armand David
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — The foliage steals the show in autumn when leaves turn a vibrant mix of yellow; transitioning to a more muted gray, image 62
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 creates
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — who first introduced it to Western gardens; it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 8, preferring well-drained, image 56
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — The foliage steals the show in autumn when leaves turn a vibrant mix of yellow; transitioning to a more muted gray with age
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Prefers partial to full sun; ideal in USDA Zones 5-7, it matures to around 20-30 feet tall and wide, creating a, image 48
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — its delicate foliage unfurls in a vibrant green
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — it benefits from full sun to partial shade exposure; its delicate foliage unfurls in a vibrant green
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Moderate water requirements make it moderately drought-tolerant once established.<br><br>In spring
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — transitioning to a more muted gray with age
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Low-maintenance and pest-resistant
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — its delicate foliage unfurls in a vibrant green; is an exquisite deciduous tree that adds a splash of elegance and texture to
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — Prefers partial to full sun
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — providing brilliant fall color.<br><br>For optimal growth
David's Maple (Acer Davidii) — providing brilliant fall color.<br><br>For optimal growth; it benefits from full sun to partial shade exposure, image 63
Acer Davidii
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