George Forrest snakebark maple
Acer davidii 'George Forrest'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones5 to 7
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'George Forrest' snakebark maple (Acer davidii 'George Forrest') is a tree for winter interest and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a rapid rate and has an arching habit. Bees visit the blooms in early to late spring.
Pairs well with Rising Sun Texas redbud, Autumn fern, and Rozanne crane's-bill.