Acer grosseri var hersii

A handsome garden tree, Acer grosseri var hersii has purple-green bark covered with fine silver lines once established and dark green leaves which turn shades or yellow, orange and red in autumn. 

A small tree in time and although hardy will usually do best in sun or light, dappled shade with some shelter from strong wind.  

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer grosseri var hersii requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: A small or eventually a medium sized, branching tree.
  • Height: 8 - 10 m (26 - 32 ft) / up to 4 - 5 m after 10 years
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft) / up to 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft) after 10 years