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Redvein Maple, Snakebark Maple

Acerrufinerve

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Acer rufinerve by Decumbent
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Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
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Species
rufinerve (roo-fi-ner-vee)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bucyrus, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Acer rufinerve REDVEIN MAPLE Dec (z6) (Bon)
Although "the slate-blue flush of its new growth"(Barber & Phillips) distinguishes th...Read More

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Decumbent
Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | October 2006 | neutral

Not as attractive as "White Tigress" or Acer tegmentosum, this snakebark seems to do well in Midwest applications.

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