Acer tschonoskii ssp. koreanum
Korean Tschonoski Stripe-Barked Maple

Description

General: A member of the snake-bark maples and native to Korea and China, Acer tschonoskii ssp. koreanum is a rare, slow growing, small tree reaching only 20 feet in height.

Leaves:

Flowers:

Fruit: Samaras

Bark: Bright red twigs turning a light tan on older wood.

Culture

Growing Conditions:

Maintenance: Very low maintenance.

Transplanting: Spring or fall dig only.

Hardiness
Zone 4 to 8

Experience at Great Hill
Overall, a nice tree that needs very little maintenance. The red stems might be the brightest of all our trees in the nursery. It is also very hardy and we have experienced no die-back from cold temperatures.

Attributes
A nice small tree for a garden with limited space. The bright red twigs will add splendid color in a winter landscape. Very rare and hard to find, Acer tschonoskii ssp. koreanum would be a nice addition to any landscape.