Acer monspessulanum - 250-300 CM FTH WHIP C80

Description
The Montpellier maple (Acer monspessulanum) is a roundish large shrub or small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers. They appear from April to May. The Montpellier maple also has dark green leaves. Its bark is dark brown, mottled. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and is around 7 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic, cannot be built over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Montpellier maples are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size. Montpellier maple turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown, fielded bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Mediterranean region to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Montpellier maple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Roundish.

Water
This plant has a low 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 greenish-yellow flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer monspessulanum is a heartroot.