Acer grosseri Seeds – Rare Snakebark Maple Tree with Striped Bark and Brilliant Fall Color

Overview

Grow the rare Acer grosseri, commonly known as the Snakebark Maple, from seeds. This ornamental tree is prized for its distinctive green bark marked with pale vertical stripes and its vibrant red and yellow fall foliage. Ideal for temperate gardens, it serves as a unique landscape accent or a fascinating bonsai specimen.

Key Features

• Distinctive snake-like striped green bark
• Deciduous tree with striking fall colors
• Suitable for bonsai cultivation or landscape planting
• Rare and unique maple species for collectors
• Seeds require cold stratification to enhance germination

Growing Information

• Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Thrives in partial shade to full sun
• Moderate watering needs
• Plant seeds in fall or spring after stratification
• Upright growth habit, reaching medium size over several years
• Suitable for USDA zones 5 through 8