Acer platanoides 'Fairview' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Norway maple 'Fairview' (Acer platanoides) is a dense, roundish large tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels. They appear in April. These produce brown winged fruits. The Norway maple 'Fairview' also has medium green leaves. The bronze-coloured 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 'Fairview' makes no special demands on the soil.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Fairview's are medium green, opposite, toothed, lobed. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Bronze-coloured shoots. Norway maple 'Fairview' turns a bright golden yellow to orange-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 'Fairview' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dense, 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 'Fairview' appear in corymbs in April.

Use
Solitary

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

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