Acer freemanii 'Elegant' - STD 16-18 CM CONT

Description
The Freeman Maple 'Elegant' (Acer freemanii) is an upright, dense tree that produces green-red flowers. They appear from March to April. The Freeman Maple 'Elegant' also has medium green leaves. Its bark is silver-grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 18 metres and is around 12 metres wide. The Freeman Maple 'Elegant' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer saccharinum 'Elegant'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive orange-red autumn colouring * hardy, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Freeman Maple 'Elegant' are medium green, opposite, lobed. Freeman Maple 'Elegant' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Silver-grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

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

Growth
Freeman Maple 'Elegant' is an upright and dense growing tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 18 m and is approx. 8 - 12 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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 green-red flowers appear from March to April.

Use
Solitary, park, green border

Root
Acer freemanii 'Elegant' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.