Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix'

A rare and tricky to propagate maple with colourful, striped bark which is a hybrid between the American Acer pensylvanicum and the Chinese Acer davidii. In the summer it has large, cool green leaves in the summer months which turn to a fantastic, fine gold colour in autumn.

Slow growing and not particularly for instant gratification, Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix'  grows to be an outstanding plant once established with year round interest which deserves pride of place in nearly any garden!

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Requires shelter from strong winds.
• Rate of Growth: Very slow initially then moderate.
• Habit: Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix'  grows to be a large branching shrub or eventually, a small multi-stemmed tree.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft) /up to 3 m (10 ft) after 10 years
  • Spread:6 m (20 ft) / up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years