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I am trying to trace the name of a small  tree (12') which is an Acer, and it comes from the Pyrenees.

The striking thing about this tree is that, the colder it gets the more intense is the colour of the bark, which is bright flamingo pink.

I have found a snakeskin bark variety with pink bark and white striping, but I want the pure pink variety. I think it is fairly newish to our markets. Can anybody help me.

Look here http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1611
If this is the tree then it is fairly easily purchased.

It certainly sounds like the one I am after, but I have only seen it with bare branches that have pink bark. The foliage is secondary as I want it for the unusual winter colour. Thanks for the info I will look into it further.

I know this sounds pretty obvious but you're not thinking about the coral bark maple (Acer palmatum Senkaki/Sangu Kaki ) are you? The new stems are bright pink tho' this disappears in older stems.  (I know it's not new to us & doesn't come from the pyrenees but I thought I'd ask anyway!!!!)

Hi

I have found this one on the RHS site (by searching on Acer with pink stem)   Not sure if it is what you are after???

details follow below

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http://www.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantselector/plantdetail.aspx?plantid=43417

Acer pensylvanicum 'Erythrocladum'
'Erythrocladum' is a deciduous tree with bright pink young shoots, the older ones reddish with white stripes, bearing broad leaves turning yellow in autumn.
Ultimate Height: 12m
Ultimate Spread: 12m
Time to ultimate height: 20-50 year(s)
Partial/dappled shade Full Sun
Moist but well-drained Well-drained
H4 (hardy)
Preferred common name: moosewood 'Erythrocladum'
15 suppliers listed in RHS Plant Finder