Acer opalus - STDS 12-14 CM RB

Description
The Italian maple (Acer opalus) is a broad, roundish large shrub or small tree that produces lemon-yellow flowers arranged in clusters. These produce green-brown winged fruits. The Italian maple also has dark green leaves. The green-red shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is red-brown and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, sandy, loamy, dry soil, it usually grows to a height of around 12 metres and is around 10 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer opulifolium, Acer italum.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * green-red shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic, sensitive to late frost, cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Italian maples are dark green, opposite, lobed. Green-red shoots. Italian maple turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Red-brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Mediterranean region.

Frost hardiness
The Italian maple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, 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 dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary, park