Acer tegmentosum Manchurian Snakebark Japanese Maple dec17 'Nishiki gawa' is a classic

'Nishiki gawa' is a classic tree and adds a unique look to any garden

'Korean Gem' is a seedling that was selected at Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum & Gardens in England

'Fall's Fire is upright overall

'Hi-no-tsukasa' forms mid-sized upright reaching 12-14ft in 20 years

The real interest in this tree lies in its 'winter interest'

Acer tegmentosum Manchurian Snakebark Japanese Maple dec17 'Nishiki gawa' is a classicAcer tegmentosum Manchurian Snakebark Maple Zones 4b 9 Acer tegmentosum, known as the Manchurian maple, has large leaves with 3 to 5 points on the leaves. In Japan, this type of leaf is often known as "kaede" which means 'frog's foot' to describe the shape of the leaf. The bark of Acer tegmentosum has white striations on the light green bark. This gives an excellent contrast, giving the appearance of snakes skin. This gives an excellent year round