Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen' - STDS 6-8 CM CONT

Description
The Norway maple 'Emerald Queen' (Acer platanoides) is a roundish tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels. They appear in April. These produce brown winged fruits. The Norway maple 'Emerald Queen' also has shiny, dark green leaves. The bright 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 15 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres. The Norway maple 'Emerald Queen' makes no special demands on the soil.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Emerald Queen's are dark green, glossy, opposite, lobed. They are about 10 - 18 cm tall. Bright red shoots. Norway maple 'Emerald Queen' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Norway maple 'Emerald Queen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Norway maple 'Emerald Queen' is a round-growing tree with a closed, opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 12 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 30 - 40 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 'Emerald Queen' appear in corymbs in April.

Use
Solitary

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

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