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David's Maple

David's Maple

Acer davidii

treeβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 5a – Zone 8b

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David's Maple is a small to medium deciduous tree prized for its attractive striped green and white bark, delicate spring flowers, and brilliant red fall foliage. It performs well in part shade and provides year-round ornamental interest in temperate gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
25–40β€² tall Γ— 20–30β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Sapindaceae

Native Range

Central and western China

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFallWinter

Notable Cultivars

'Serpentine' is noted for distinctive white-striped bark; 'Ernest Wilson' is a selection with particularly ornamental characteristics.

Companion Planting

Plants well with