Acer davidii VIPER©
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Acer davidii VIPER©

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Acer davidii ‘Viper®’ is a distinctive deciduous maple prized for its striking, snake-skin patterned bark and refined ornamental character. The smooth green stems are boldly striped with creamy white markings, creating strong visual impact throughout winter when the tree is bare. Fresh green leaves emerge in spring, forming a light, elegant canopy through summer before turning warm shades of yellow and soft orange in autumn. Compared with many snake-bark maples, ‘Viper®’ is selected for its particularly clean, high-contrast bark pattern and reliable garden performance. Best appreciated as a specimen tree, it brings year-round interest to gardens where subtle structure, seasonal change, and winter detail are valued. Hardy and adaptable in well-drained soil, it offers long-lasting appeal with minimal intervention.
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Key Features

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Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • Very tall
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Acer davidii VIPER©

Light: Full sun to partial shade (full sun enhances autumn colour; avoid scorching hot afternoon sun).

Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; slightly acidic preferred.

Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially when young or during dry periods.

Pruning: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.

Hardiness: Hardy in temperate climates; protect from strong winds.

Feeding: Apply a slow-release, balanced fertiliser in spring.

Notes

Deciduous maple with a graceful, upright spreading habit.

Bright green, lance-shaped leaves that turn yellow to orange in autumn.

Distinctive green and white striped bark with dark vertical ?snake-like? stripes, providing winter interest.

Moderately fast-growing with elegant branching.

Ideal as a specimen tree, for small to medium gardens, or near pathways to showcase bark.

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