Acer davidii or the Father David's Maple is a broad domed, deciduous tree with an open habit and flattened crown.
The silver and green, striped bark is a distinctive and attractive feature of this tree as it sheds in a snakebark fashion.
The leaves are dark green with prominent veins, and unlike most maple's, this species' leaves are not lobed.
The samaras are a pretty salmon pink and make a great display when the tree is laden with them prior to dropping.
The foliage colours to orange and yellow in autumn, while summer brings racemes of yellow flowers.