Acer × conspicuum

Acer × conspicuum
Acer × conspicuum 'Phoenix'
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Sapindaceae
Genus: Acer
Section: Acer sect. Macrantha
Species:
A. × conspicuum
Binomial name
Acer × conspicuum

Acer × conspicuum, called the snakebark maple (which is also the name for all of the members of its section, Macrantha), is a hybrid species of maple.[2] It was created in the Netherlands by crossing Acer davidii (Père David's maple) with Acer pensylvanicum (striped maple).[3]

Cultivars

A number of cultivars are commercially available. Developed as ornamentals, they are planted for visual interest, particularly winter interest. They are known for the bright colors and striking variegation in their bark and leaves.[4] There is some doubt about the parentage of some of following cultivars:[5]

References

  1. ^ D.M.van Gelderen, P.C.de Jong & H.J.Oterdoom, Maples World: 244 (1994)
  2. ^ "Acer × conspicuum snakebark maple". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Acer × conspicuum van Gelderen & Oterdoom". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  4. ^ Neal, Nellie (16 December 2014). The Nonstop Color Garden: Design Flowering Landscapes & Gardens for Year-Round Enjoyment. Cool Springs Press. p. 184. ISBN 9781591866053.
  5. ^ a b c d "Acer × conspicuum van Gelderen & Oterdoom". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 27 November 2020. unattributed cultivars, namely 'Candy Stripe', 'Siver Cardinal' and 'Red Flamingo'
  6. ^ "Acer × conspicuum 'Candy Stripe'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Acer × conspicuum 'Elephant's Ear' snakebark maple 'Elephant's Ear'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Acer × conspicuum 'Mozart' snakebark maple 'Mozart'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Acer × conspicuum 'Phoenix' snakebark maple 'Phoenix'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Acer 'Red Flamingo' (v) maple 'Red Flamingo'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  11. ^ "ACER". Junker's Nursery. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Acer × conspicuum 'Silver Ghost'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  13. ^ "Acer × conspicuum 'Silver Vein' snakebark maple 'Silver Vein'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 November 2020.