Snake-bark maple (Acer caudatifolium)

Snake-bark maple (Acer caudatifolium) is a tree that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant has several common names including: snake-bark maple or Kawakami maple.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: snake-bark maple, Kawakami maple
Scientific name: Acer caudatifolium
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Snake-bark maple (Acer caudatifolium) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Snake-bark maple (Acer caudatifolium) – Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons