How to identify Pere david's maple (Acer davidii)
Pere david's maple, also known as Snakesbark maple
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.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Tree
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Distinctive winged nutlets (samaras) aid in wind dispersal.
Yellowish male catkins have slender cylindrical shape.
Prominent serrated to doubly-serrated ovate leaves.
Bark transitions from vibrant green to dull grey-brown.
Fruits display pale brown hue and dry papery texture.
The leaves of pere david's maple are 3-6 inches (7.5-15 cm) long, ovate, and dark green, often unlobed or weakly 3-lobed. These leaves have serrated to doubly-serrated margins, with their undersides appearing paler. The prominent vein pattern enhances their texture. In autumn, the leaves exhibit vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red, adding to their visual appeal.
Pere david's maple produces yellowish male catkins in the spring. These catkins are slender and cylindrical, measuring approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length. The flowers are small, typically not exceeding 0.2 inches (5 mm) in diameter, and clustered along the catkin. They lack petals but have numerous stamens that give them a feathery appearance. The flowers are inconspicuous and unscented, blooming in early spring before the leaves fully emerge, adding subtle charm to the landscape.
The fruit of pere david's maple is a distinctive winged nutlet, known as a samara. These samaras are produced abundantly, with each fruit consisting of a smooth, flattened nut encased at the base of a fibrous, elongated wing. These wings help in the dispersal of the seeds by wind. When mature, the seeds take on a pale brown hue and measure approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in length. The texture of the fruit is typically dry and papery, aiding in its flight away from the parent tree.
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Scientific Classification of Pere david's maple
