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How to Grow and Care for Pere david's maple

Pere david's maple, also known as Snakesbark maple

Pere david's maple is a forgiving species ideally suited for growers seeking minimal upkeep. It thrives in well-draining soil, appreciating a balance of moisture without becoming waterlogged. Special care points include ensuring it's planted in an area that receives partial to full sun, establishing a robust root system for drought tolerance. Fertilization is not typically essential, but it can benefit from a light feeding in spring. Avoid overcomplicating its care; pere david's maple is resilient and adapts well to a range of conditions.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Pere david's maple

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Varieties of Pere david's maple

Pere david's maple 'Serpentine'

Pere david's maple 'Serpentine' is a beautiful small tree bred from the maple. This cultivar is characterized by its small, narrow leaves, and the green-and-white serpentine stripes of its bark. The original species was named in 1869 for the Jesuit priest who discovered it.

Pere david's maple 'Madeline Spitta'

Pere david's maple 'Madeline Spitta' is a striking maple variety known for its vibrant, striped bark and graceful arching branches. This deciduous tree showcases pointed, lush green leaves that transition into a spectacular display of red and orange in autumn. It thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from partial to full sunlight, adapting readily to a variety of landscape settings while attracting birds and providing seasonal color.

Pere david's maple 'George Forrest'

Pere david's maple 'George Forrest' is a striking deciduous tree recognized for its vibrant, striated bark featuring vivid green and white tones that intensify during winter. Its oval, serrated leaves transition from a lush green to a dramatic red or orange in autumn, radiating against the stark bark. Adaptable yet favoring moist, well-drained soil, pere david's maple 'George Forrest' thrives under full or partial sunlight, enhancing diverse temperate landscapes with its dynamic seasonal color palette.

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Pere david's maple is typically a small to medium-sized deciduous understory tree that can reach 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) in height with a corresponding width of 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 meters). Often, this tree will develop multiple trunks supporting an arched branching structure, leading to a widespread and rounded crown. The branches display a pronounced arch, contributing to the tree's overall spreading silhouette.