Acer 'Ample Surprise' - 150-175 CM C20

Description
The Maple 'Ample Surprise' (Acer) is an upright, branched large shrub that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in panicles. These appear from March to April. The Maple 'Ample Surprise' also has twisted, dark green leaves. The bronze-coloured new growth is also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 4 m and spreads to approx. 3 m.

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

Bulletpoints
* attractive red-orange autumn colour * tolerates pruning * bronze new growth

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Maple 'Ample Surprise' are dark green, twisted and lobed. They are about 5–7 cm in size. Bronze-coloured new growth. Maple 'Ample Surprise' turns a vibrant red-orange in autumn.

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

Growth
Maple 'Ample Surprise' is a large, upright and branched shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3–4 m and spreads to a width of approx. 2–3 m.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant 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.