Acer platanoides 'Deborah' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Norway maple 'Deborah' (Acer platanoides) is a broad, roundish tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels. They appear in April. These produce brown winged fruits. The Norway maple 'Deborah' also has dark green leaves. The blood-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 grows to a width of around 15 metres. The Norway maple 'Deborah' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * blood-red shoots * Resistant to urban climates, tolerant to flooding, can be partially planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Deborah's are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 12 - 18 cm tall. Blood-red shoots. Norway maple 'Deborah' turns bright yellow-orange in autumn.

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

Spread
Canada.

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

Growth
Broad, roundish.

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 'Deborah' appear in corymbs in April.

Use
Solitary

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

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