Acer Grosseri ' Hersii ' RARE Snakebark Maple Seeds Bonsai Big Leaf Striped Trunk
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:20122003 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Brand: Serendipity Seeds | Sunlight: Partial Shade-sun |
Acergrosseri 'hersii'
Snake Bark Maple
Big Leaf Maple
A Japanese Maple of medium green, 3 lobed, largerleaves, grown for the spectacular snake-like trunk, that make this the perfectspecimen plant for many uses. The bark has a pale olive green look whilestripped with white striations. Branches spread ina graceful form causing slim silhouettes' of shadow accented by umbels ofpurple flowers followed by long strings of winged seeds. In fall, colors ofyellow, orange...s and bright reds light up the tree. Imagine it planted near awater feature as leaves droop and dip down into the quiet shimmering pool orplaced in a fine container for the patio or even shaped and pruned as a bonsaispecimen. This is a highlysought after variety! Performs best in partial shade to full sun and in asheltered site.
Zone 5+ as an outdoor standard – anywhere as aspecimen or bonsai plant.
This widely adaptable tree can be used for a widerange of uses including, standard specimen as well as the greenhouse. It makesthe perfect container patio plant. Hardy to -20 F Keep tree well watered untilestablished.
Fun Facts
1. Acer is a latin word that means hard or sharp
2. It is thought to come from the Romans that usedmaple wood to make arrows
grosseri is from 20th century botanist WC Grosser
3. The Royal Horticultural Society has given itits prestigious Award of Garden Merit
4. Seed can germinate within 2 weeks to 2 years
5. There are over 1000 different varieties ofJapanese maple
6. Native to Japan, Korea and China
7. Tree shapes can be round to irregular
8. Grown for the beautiful leaf shape and color
9. Leaves turn yellow, orange, red or purple inthe fall with long lasting color
10. Flowers are small, red or purple, in May andJune
11. A valuable ornamental feature is the stem andbark color
12. Makes an excellent plant for collectors ofbonsai plants for the home or greenhouse environment
13. Makes an excellent specimen for Bonsai Culture
Snake Bark Maple
Big Leaf Maple
A Japanese Maple of medium green, 3 lobed, largerleaves, grown for the spectacular snake-like trunk, that make this the perfectspecimen plant for many uses. The bark has a pale olive green look whilestripped with white striations. Branches spread ina graceful form causing slim silhouettes' of shadow accented by umbels ofpurple flowers followed by long strings of winged seeds. In fall, colors ofyellow, orange...s and bright reds light up the tree. Imagine it planted near awater feature as leaves droop and dip down into the quiet shimmering pool orplaced in a fine container for the patio or even shaped and pruned as a bonsaispecimen. This is a highlysought after variety! Performs best in partial shade to full sun and in asheltered site.
Zone 5+ as an outdoor standard – anywhere as aspecimen or bonsai plant.
This widely adaptable tree can be used for a widerange of uses including, standard specimen as well as the greenhouse. It makesthe perfect container patio plant. Hardy to -20 F Keep tree well watered untilestablished.
Fun Facts
1. Acer is a latin word that means hard or sharp
2. It is thought to come from the Romans that usedmaple wood to make arrows
grosseri is from 20th century botanist WC Grosser
3. The Royal Horticultural Society has given itits prestigious Award of Garden Merit
4. Seed can germinate within 2 weeks to 2 years
5. There are over 1000 different varieties ofJapanese maple
6. Native to Japan, Korea and China
7. Tree shapes can be round to irregular
8. Grown for the beautiful leaf shape and color
9. Leaves turn yellow, orange, red or purple inthe fall with long lasting color
10. Flowers are small, red or purple, in May andJune
11. A valuable ornamental feature is the stem andbark color
12. Makes an excellent plant for collectors ofbonsai plants for the home or greenhouse environment
13. Makes an excellent specimen for Bonsai Culture
