Acer Norwegian Sunset - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Norway maple 'Cleveland' also has shiny, medium green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is dark grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres. The Norway maple 'Cleveland' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * red shoots * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates, tolerant to flooding, can be partially built over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Cleveland's are medium green, glossy, opposite, lobed. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Red shoots. Norway maple 'Cleveland' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Norway maple 'Cleveland' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dense, ovoid.

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 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

Shoots
The shoots of Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' are light brown in colour.

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