Acer × conspicuum

Acer × conspicuum, called the snakebark maple, is a hybrid species of maple. It was created in the Netherlands by crossing Acer davidii with Acer pensylvanicum.

Cultivars

A number of cultivars are commercially available. Developed as ornamentals, they are planted for visual interest, particularly winter interest. They are known for the bright colors and striking variegation in their bark and leaves. There is some doubt about the parentage of some of following cultivars:

'Candy Stripe'
'Elephant's Ear'
'Mozart'
'Phoenix'
'Red Flamingo'
'Silver Cardinal'
'Silver Ghost'
'Silver Vein'