Acer campestre 'Huiber's Elegant' - 60-80 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Field Maple 'Elegant' also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 metres and grows to a width of approx. 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer campestre 'Huibers Elegant'.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Field Maple 'Elegant's are medium green, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Field Maple 'Elegant' is bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Spread
Netherlands.

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

Growth
Ovoid.

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.

Use
Solitary, privacy screen, hedge (pruning)

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