Acer x conspicuum

This weeping outline is seldom found in snakebark / striped bark maples. Branches cascade out and downward eventually making a broad spreading pendulous tree. Staking and greenhouse conditions negates this trait for the first year in young 1-gallon plants. As a mature specimen its overall crown is confidently pendulous and has no lasting upright tendencies.

Three lobed 3-4” wide leaves are a riot of color combinations. Emerging bronze, then bright salmon pink transitioning to rich pink with splotches of green. Older leaves take on a speckled patchwork of softer pink, light green and white. Mature leaves are dark green with patches of white, light green and only hints of pink. The autumn tone is a solid butter yellow, some years exhibiting some red to purple.

Height 12’ to 15’

6 possibly 5B to 8

A selection from hybrids between Acer davidii and Acer pennsylvanicum