The tree has an upright white-streaked greenish trunk and arching spreading branches that form  a rounded crown. It has ovate mid green leaves that turn orange during autumn and the small yellowish flowers appear in pendant clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Acer davidii is naturally found in China growing in moist woodlands in well drained fertile loams. It prefers a protected sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant. 

This David Maple is grown for its domed habit and is planted in large gardens or botanical collections as a specimen. It is suitable for cool mountain regions establishing in 3 to 5 years but is slow to mature and is not commonly cultivated. Its cultivars are planted in parks and gardens along borders. ID 2416

Acer (A-sēr) davidii (dǎ-vid-ee-eye)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee) 
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family