Acer macrophyllum - 100-125 CM P11 WHIP

Description
The Oregon maple (Acer macrophyllum) is a broad, large tree that produces yellow-green flowers. They appear in May. Green-brown winged fruits emerge from these from September. The Oregon maple also has shiny, roundish, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* dark green shoots * attractive orange autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Oregon maples are dark green, roundish, glossy, opposite, lobed. They are about 20 - 30 cm tall. Oregon maple turns bright orange in autumn.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Oregon maple is a broad-growing large tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 m and is approx. 4 - 10 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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.

Flower
The yellow-green flowers appear in May.

Use
Solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Acer macrophyllum are dark green.

Root
Acer macrophyllum is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.