Acer davidii Viper - Maple
Acer davidii Viper - Maple
Acer davidii Viper - Maple
Acer davidii Viper - Maple
Acer davidii Viper
Snakebark Maple
Hello Promesse de fleurs, I ordered this maple from you two weeks ago and only received it two days ago. I think it was a healthy young plant, but it spent too much time in the supplier's warehouse. The plant was very well packaged, kept away from light, and certainly lacking air. 3 to 5 days for delivery would have been fine. It must have been there for 7-8 days. Result: the leaves are half dried out and the branches are drooping. Oh dear! It's a maple! Full of vigour and spirit. I'll see if it recovers, but if it dies, how does it work? It cost me €125, that's a lot for dried-up sticks. Thank you, Have a good day.
Fabien, 07/06/2025
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Description
The Acer davidii Viper is a variety of David's Maple with a more moderate growth than other species, which makes it suitable for a small-sized garden. Like all snakebark maples, it is appreciated for the beauty of its smooth and mottled bark, entirely marbled with green and white. 'Viper' also stands out for its ability to develop multiple trunks, giving it a unique silhouette. Another advantage of this small tree is its foliage that changes throughout the seasons, turning a magnificent yellow-orange in autumn. Give it a prime location, not far from the house, to be able to admire it in all seasons.
The Acer Davidii, also known as David's Maple or Snakebark Maple, is a deciduous shrub from the Aceraceae family, originating from China. The 'Viper' cultivar is a smaller variety, growing up to 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in) tall and 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) wide. It has a rounded and spreading shape, supported by thin branches. The trunk can be single or multiple, short, and branched near the base. The smooth bark is greyish-green with a pattern resembling snake skin during shedding. The leaves are oval-shaped with 3 or 9 leaflets, turning from red to light green to dark green before turning orange in autumn. In June, the shrub produces inconspicuous flowers that develop into winged fruits. The fruits can grow up to 3 to 5 cm (2 in) in length.
The Acer davidii 'Viper' is a small tree that thrives in partial shade, non-chalky and moist soils. It will become the centrepiece if your garden can provide these conditions that it appreciates. This variety with a modest stature will find its place in small gardens, highlighted in the centre of a heather soil bed among simple and elegant perennials such as hostas, ferns, or bleeding hearts, for example, plants that will not overshadow its unique personality.
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Acer
davidii
Viper
Sapindaceae
Snakebark Maple
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Planting and care
The Acer davidii 'Viper' is best planted in spring or autumn. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH ranging from acidic to neutral. The soil should be non-calcareous, deep, and moist, and the plant should be placed in a gently sunny or partially shaded location. The soil should remain moist throughout the year without being waterlogged. It is essential to protect the plant from strong winds. The soil should be kept moist during the first two summers following planting. Mulching can help retain soil moisture. Pruning is necessary for young plants and should be done every three years to balance the branches and maintain a good shape. Avoid pruning after December, as the sap rises very early.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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