Acer davidii Viper ('Mindavi') Père David's maple [Viper] An upright, spreading, deciduous tree with green- and white-striped bark and ovate, shallowly lobed, dark green leaves, flushed bronze in spring, turning orange in autumn. Pale yellow flowers are followed by pinkish brown fruit

Acer Davidii ‘Viper’ has eye catching green and silvery white striated bark that resembles snake skin. This bark makes for fantastic winter appeal when the leaves have fallen. Before then, the leaves are dark green and turn orange for Autumn.

Acer davidii 'Viper'® is a deciduous, upright form of snake-bark maple. A fine selection with dynamic, striated bark that resembles snakeskin.

Acer Davidii ‘Viper’ is a multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree characterised with intense white-striped bark. If you want to illuminate your garden in the autumn, then plant the Viper tree for its bright red autumn leaves.

Introduced by Minier Nurseries, France, ‘Mindavi’ (selling name Viper) develops a spreading crown, though is upright and vigorous in youth. With prominently striated bark and deep red young shoots it is particularly outstanding as a young tree (Armitage et al. 2014).

'Viper' is a relatively new cultivar of Père David's maple with striking white on reddish-orange striated bark, brilliant orange autumn colours and increased resistance to winter die-back. As the tree matures, the older bark will take on the more familiar green hues of the species.

Aug 27, 2024 · Acer davidii ‘Viper’ ('Mindavi'). This tree will make you glad that there is a Viper in our midst! The dramatic, eye-catching silvery-white and green long striped bark resembles snakeskin. As with most Acers, 'Viper' has excellent orange autumn foliage colour.

'Viper' is an upright, deciduous tree with green- and white-striped bark, ovate, shallowly-lobed, dark green leaves, bronze-flushed in spring and orange in autumn. Pendent racemes of pale yellow flowers in spring are followed by green, winged fruit ripening to reddish-brown in autumn.

Acer Davidii Viper is a deciduous tree with an upright habit. It has striking snake-like green and white striped bark. It suits small gardens and creates lots of winter interest. Acer Davidii is native to China where it naturally occurs in the southern and western regions. It grows equally well in the UK where it’s also known as Snake Bark Maple.

Acer davidii Viper is an upright, large, deciduous tree with a spreading habit and green-and-white striped bark. The ovate, shallowly lobed leaves emerge bronze-flushed, mature to deep green in summer, and turn orange in autumn.