Acer platanoides 'Columnare' - STD 18-20 CM CONT

Description
The Norway maple 'Columnare' (Acer platanoides) is a dense, columnar tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in corymbs. They appear in April. These produce brown winged fruits. The Norway maple 'Columnare' also has dark 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 20 metres and is around 6 metres wide. The Norway maple 'Columnare' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * red shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, tolerant of flooding, can be partially planted over, stem protection recommended

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

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

Spread
France.

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

Growth
Norway maple 'Columnare' is a dense, columnar tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 20 - 30 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 'Columnare' appear in corymbs in April.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, green border

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