Acer davidii 'Viper' Hedge or underplanted with a floaty

or underplanted with a floaty pale bed of summer perennials

dark-green summer foliage gives way to a dazzling display of yellow to reddish-purple come autumn

as a standard or multi-stem

This Swedish selection bears deep pink flowers en masse in spring which are beautifully accompanied by the emerging red leaves

Acer davidii 'Viper' Hedge or underplanted with a floaty'Viper' is a relatively new cultivar of Pre 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. Does well on all free draining soils. Also known as 'Mindavi'. H5