Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' - 40-60 CM BARE ROOT WHIP

Description
The Field Maple 'Elsrijk' (Acer campestre) is a conical large shrub or small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers. They appear in May. The Field Maple 'Elsrijk' also has dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and is around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic, flood-tolerant, can be built over, can be partially built over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Field Maple 'Elsrijk's are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size. Field Maple 'Elsrijk' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Field Maple 'Elsrijk' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Field Maple 'Elsrijk' is a conical large shrub or small tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 12 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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 appear in May.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.