Snakebark maple
Scientific Name
Acer rufinerve
Common Name
Redvein maple; Snakebark maple
Trees
Plant Fact Sheets
Consumer Hort
Hardiness Zones: 5-7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types except damp to wet sites
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright to rounded
Height: 30 to 40'
Width: --
Leaf: 2. 5 to 6" simple, opposite leaves with 3 lobes; deep green in summer; yellow to gold with crimson toned fall color
Flower/Fruit: --
Comments: Relatively short lived; young bark is green with white stripes
Contact Information
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