Acer campestre 'Red Shine' - 200-250 CM C5 WHIP

Description
The Field Maple 'Red Shine' also has green-red leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * red shoots * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic, flood-tolerant, can be partially planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Field Maple 'Red Shine's are green-red, opposite, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Red shoots. Field Maple 'Red Shine' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Field Maple 'Red Shine' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Field Maple 'Red Shine' is a pyramidal growing large shrub or small tree. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 60 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 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.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, green border

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