Acer pensylvanicum - 40-60 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Moosewood (Acer pensylvanicum) is a loose, multi-stemmed small tree that produces light yellow flowers arranged in clusters. They appear in May. These produce light brown winged fruits. The Moosewood also has dark green leaves. Its bark is green-white, striped and smooth. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, loose, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 9 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * not overbuildable, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Moosewoods are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 12 - 18 cm in size. Moosewood turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Green-white, striped, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Moosewood has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Moosewood is a small tree that grows loosely and in several trunks with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 9 m and is approx. 3 - 6 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Acer pensylvanicum thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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.

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Moosewood appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer pensylvanicum is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.