This large shrub to small tree has a short trunk with greenish-white striped bark and arching branches that form a weeping habit. It has broad mid-green leaves that turn orange red in autumn and the small greenish cup-shaped flowers appear in a cluster.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Acer pectinatumis a naturally found from the Himalayan Mountains to Nepal and central China in growing on moist hillsides at an elevation of 2700-3800 m (1,280ft).

This rare snakebark maple prefers an open sunny position and grows on well-drained moist soils and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This maple is grown for its autumn foliage colour, weeping habit and attractive bark. It is planted in gardens is the focal point or along borders as a summer screen and found in arboretum's or botanical collections as a specimen. It is suitable for mountainous regions and establishes in 3-5 years and is moderately long-lived. ID 3452

Acer(AR-ser) pectinatum (PEK-tin-AH-tum)

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