Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Norway maple 'Drummondii' (Acer platanoides) is a dense, pyramidal, deciduous small tree with decorative, light green leaves with a white margin. The light pink-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels from April to May. Brown winged fruits emerge from these. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and is around 9 metres wide. The Norway maple 'Drummondii' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive yellow autumn colouring * light pink shoots * Flood-tolerant, can be partially planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Drummondii's are light green, opposite, lobed and have a white margin. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Light pink-coloured shoots. Norway maple 'Drummondii' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
United Kingdom.

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

Growth
Dense, pyramidal.

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 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 sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Norway maple 'Drummondii' appear in umbels from April to May.

Use
Solitary

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