Snake Bark Maple, Acer capillipes, Acap JUL 00 Kusamono Height in the Garden: 30–60

Height in the Garden: 30–60 ft (can grow much taller in the wild) Attributes: An evergreen conifer with a distinctive picturesque

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Soil: Tolerant of a wide range of conditions including stream banks and dry

It has winter deciduous foliage and is drought tolerant once well established

summertime white flowers and super fine twigs

Snake Bark Maple, Acer capillipes, Acap JUL 00 Kusamono Height in the Garden: 30–60USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 56 Native Range: Japan Soil: Prefers moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil heat tolerant and very slightly drought tolerant. Light: Partial shade to full sun; foliage performs best with protection from hot afternoon sun, especially in warmer climates. Height in the Garden: up to 60 ft Attributes: A small to medium sized deciduous tree, famed for its striking bark. The bark on young trunks and branches is smooth and olive