Acer 'Ample Surprise' - 1/2 STDS C15

Description
The Maple 'Ample Surprise' (Acer) is an upright, branched large shrub that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from March to April. The Maple 'Ample Surprise' also has twisted, dark green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer platanoides x amplum 'Ample Surprise'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive red-orange autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * bronze shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Maple 'Ample Surprise's are dark green, twisted and lobed. These are about 5 - 7 cm in size. Bronze-coloured shoots. Maple 'Ample Surprise' turns bright red-orange in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Maple 'Ample Surprise' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Maple 'Ample Surprise' is an upright and branched large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Maple 'Ample Surprise' appear in panicles from March to April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Acer 'Ample Surprise' is a shallow-rooting plant.