BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Looking as though a tiger had used the tree to sharpen its claws, Acer tegmentosum 'Joe Witt' has a particularly good bark, with masses of sinuous, chalky white lines running up the jade green bark. The large, bright green leaves can turn golden yellow in a good, crisp autumn. A superb vase-shaped garden tree with excellent winter interest.

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Features

• Common name: Snakebark Maple or Manchurian Striped Maple.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer tegmentosum 'Joe Witt' requires shelter from strong winds and protection from severe late frosts.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small elegantly branching tree.
  • Height: 10 m (32 ft) / [up to 4 m (13 ft) after ten years]
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after ten years]
• Notes: Acer tegmentosum 'Joe Witt' was selected at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens.