{"title":"Maples with Unusual Bark","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost ornamental trees put on their best show in spring and fall — but Japanese maples with exceptional bark give your garden a reason to stop and look in the depths of winter, when everything else has gone quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking bark is one of the most underappreciated features in the maple world. From the fiery coral-red twigs of Sango Kaku (Coral Bark maple) that glow against a grey winter sky, to the ghostly silver and green striations of snake bark maples like \u003cem\u003eAcer pensylvanicum\u003c\/em\u003e, these varieties deliver four full seasons of visual interest in a single tree. Many also offer exceptional spring foliage color and spectacular fall color on top of their winter bark display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Mendocino Maples Nursery we've been selecting and grafting unusual bark varieties since 1992, and this collection brings together our favorites — trees that serious collectors return to us for, and that never fail to become the most-talked-about specimen in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll trees are expert-grafted and container-grown at our Northern California nursery and shipped nationwide every Monday. Free shipping on orders over $99.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acer-white-tigress","title":"Acer 'White Tigress'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe White Tigress maple is considered to be by some the most striking of the snakebark maples. Bright white striations against a bright green bark is truly a sight. White Tigress is a cultivar that is often described as a hybrid, possibly \u003cem\u003eA. davidii\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eA. tegmentosum. \u003c\/em\u003e Some consider it the most heat tolerant of the snakebark maples. Hardy and fast-growing to 25 feet. 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The orange – red bark has a waxy sheen to it that really makes the bark shine. Nice bronzing of the leaves when placed in full sun. A multi branching shrub\/tree like species that is slower growing. Fall color is bright yellows with some orange which really make a show against the fiery bark!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacific Fire reaches 10 feet in 8 years. Holds up well in the sun and heat, but will burn in extreme heat (\u0026gt; 90°) Hardy to -20 degrees. Best suited for zones 5-8, (some exceptions).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendocino Maples Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon 12-24”","offer_id":46750913954021,"sku":"acpacificF","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 24-36”","offer_id":46750913986789,"sku":"acpacificF","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750914019557,"sku":"acpacificF","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon 24-36”","offer_id":46750914052325,"sku":"acpacificF","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750913921253,"sku":"acpacificF","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9518\/0517\/files\/pacific-fire2-sca1-1000.jpg?v=1746922326"},{"product_id":"acer-conspicuum-esk-flamingo","title":"Acer conspicuum Esk Flamingo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcer conspicuum ‘Esk Flamingo’ is a spectacular snakebark maple with a graceful weeping habit. Pink, cream and white new growth in spring and summer. Esk flamingo has bright pink red branches which are revealed in winter. Orange Autumn color. Suffers with twig dieback when hard freezes occur below 28° . Will grow to 10-12 feet in 15 years. Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendocino Maples Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon 12-24”","offer_id":46750916280549,"sku":"eskflam","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 24-36”","offer_id":46750916313317,"sku":"eskflam","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750916346085,"sku":"eskflam","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750916411621,"sku":"eskflam","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9518\/0517\/files\/Esk-Flamingo-sca1-1000.jpg?v=1746922368"},{"product_id":"acer-conspicuum-phoenix","title":"Acer conspicuum Phoenix","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcer conspicuum Phoenix is a stunning red striped snakebark! Leaves are glossy and larger than Erythrocladum. The bark is a deeper red than Acer pennsylvanicum ‘Erythrocladum’ . Fall color yellow. All maples enthusiasts should have at least one red snake bark in their collection. : ) Sun \/ part shade  Hardy to -20 degrees. 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Red Flamingo has leaves that emerge rich in pink with deep red young shoots with white-striped bark. of it. The leaves stay streaked in vivid red-pink with white blotches throughout the season. Fall color is rich with oranges and red. Hardy. Medium sized tree to 15 feet. When established, the Red Flamingo can tolerate down to approximately -11° F ( -24° C) – Zone 6.  Younger plants must be protected the first few years form extreme cold. Parentage uncertain – arising as a seedling in the Esk valley of NZ, named originally Esk Flamingo and then changed to Red Flamingo. Probably belongs to Acer rubescens, or is a hybrid with conspicuum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendocino Maples Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon 12-24”","offer_id":46750917001445,"sku":"acredflamingo","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 24-36”","offer_id":46750917034213,"sku":"acredflamingo","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750917066981,"sku":"acredflamingo","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750917132517,"sku":"acredflamingo","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9518\/0517\/files\/redflamingo-2-sca1-1000.jpg?v=1746922390"},{"product_id":"acer-conspicuum-silver-vein","title":"Acer conspicuum Silver Vein","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver vein is a small but hardy fast growing snake bark with strong gray striping. 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Native to China, it was given the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit in 1984. It is easy to grow and deserves a place in your landscape. Sun or shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendocino Maples Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon 12-24”","offer_id":46750919852261,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon 24-36”","offer_id":46750919885029,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750919917797,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750919983333,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9518\/0517\/files\/davidii-bark-sca1-1000.jpg?v=1746922433"},{"product_id":"acer-davidii-hansu-suru","title":"Acer davidii Hansu suru","description":"\u003cp\u003eHansu suru is a very nice variegated variety of Acer davidii. Leaves can be entirely yellow, partly variegated or completely green. Vigorous grower to about 8 feet. Leaves are typical of the species but slightly smaller. Habit is bushier than the species. Branches sometimes revert. Best grown in part shade to avoid burning of highly variegated leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendocino Maples Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon 12-24”","offer_id":46750920507621,"sku":"adhansu","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 24-36”","offer_id":46750920540389,"sku":"adhansu","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750920573157,"sku":"adhansu","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750920638693,"sku":"adhansu","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9518\/0517\/files\/FA518B5F-7D70-4E64-8987-46BC55CBCEE7.jpg?v=1779315131"},{"product_id":"acer-davidii-serpentine","title":"Acer davidii Serpentine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerpentine is a very ornamental snake bark cultivar of Acer davidii with rich dark purple bark.  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The Paperbark has Fall color that is outstanding yellow to orange then to red! The paper bark maple is a collectors tree worthy a spot in all enthusiastic gardeners landscape. Very hardy. Tree will reach 20 feet. Hardy to -30 degrees. 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Given the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit in Europe. Brilliant fall colors of orange and Red. This tree is native to mountainous regions of Japan. Will grow to about 15′. 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Brilliant pink and red bark greets the eyes on cold and dark wintery days! Fall color is buttery yellow. Rare in cultivation this slow growing tree will reach 8 feet in 10. Sun \/ part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendocino Maples Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon 12-24”","offer_id":46750929060069,"sku":"aprythro","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 24-36”","offer_id":46750929092837,"sku":"aprythro","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750929125605,"sku":"aprythro","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750929191141,"sku":"aprythro","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9518\/0517\/files\/erythro5-sca1-1000.jpg?v=1746922581"},{"product_id":"acer-rubescens","title":"Acer rubescens","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcer rubescens is a wonderful snake bark maple. Leaves emerge in the spring shiny and glossy. As the the trees mature they tend to have gorgeous spring flower displays. Snake bark maples have striations in their bark that add a very nice contrast to the background green bark. This beautiful maple is very rare and is native to the mountain forests of Taiwan.  Hardy and grows to 40-50 feet when fully mature\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendocino Maples Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon 12-24”","offer_id":46750938333413,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 24-36”","offer_id":46750938366181,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750938398949,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallon 36-46”","offer_id":46750938464485,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9518\/0517\/files\/682_large_image-sca1-1000.jpg?v=1746922729"},{"product_id":"acer-rubescens-silver-cardinal","title":"Acer rubescens Silver Cardinal","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcer rubescens Silver Cardinal is an incredibly beautiful variegate, this maple also has pink and purple striped bark! Variegation is prominent on younger leaves and tends to fade some on older growth. Silver Cardinal is very hardy and fast growing, this tree will reach 10 feet in 8 years. Also listed in literature as A. conspicuum Silver Cardinal. We are offering both grafted and seedling grown plants. The seedling grown are selected for very good variegation and leaf structure (which may differ slightly from the parent plant.) If you are a collector of Acers and must have a grafted plant – please contact us. Hardy to 0 degrees. 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