JOE WITT MANCHURIAN SNAKEBARK MAPLE

Hardiness Zone: 4-7   ·   Mature Height: 25-30 Feet   ·   Mature Spread: 25-30 Feet

If birch trees had flair and maples had attitude, they'd look like Joe Witt Manchurian Snakebark Maple, with bark so bold it looks like it was sketched in chalk. This striking small tree turns heads year-round with its olive green trunk and creamy white stripes, becoming especially dramatic in winter when juvenile branches often appear almost completely white. Rare, architectural, and hauntingly beautiful, 'Joe Witt' offers a sculptural presence few other trees can match.

Named after the late Joe Witt, legendary director of the Washington Park Arboretum, this refined cultivar grows 25–30 feet tall with a rounded, open canopy. Large, soft green, heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring, giving way to pale yellow fall color. Delicate, chartreuse flower clusters add seasonal charm in early spring, but the real show happens when the leaves drop and the bark becomes the star. Whether planted as a focal point, understory accent, or part of a winter garden, Joe Witt Manchurian Snakebark Maple is a visual standout.

Best in dappled shade or morning sun, this maple thrives in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Its fast growth, manageable size, and tolerance of cold and humidity make it a dream for northern and urban gardens alike. Joe Witt Manchurian Snakebark Maple gives you more than just fall color—it gives you art, every season of the year.

Family: Sapindaceae / Aceraceae · Common Name: Maple

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