Acer platanoides - 1/0 20-30 CM (ORDER X 50 PIECES)

Description
The Norway maple (Acer platanoides) is a dense, roundish large tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in corymbs. They appear in April. These produce brown winged fruits. The Norway maple also has medium green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and is around 22 metres wide. The Norway maple makes no special demands on the soil.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Norway maples are medium green, opposite, toothed, lobed. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Norway maple is bright golden yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Norway maple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Norway maple is a dense and rounded large tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 m and is approx. 15 - 22 m wide. As a rule, it grows 40 - 60 cm per year.

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.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Norway maple appear in corymbs in April.

Use
Solitary

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

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