Acer platanoides 'Farlake's Green' - 100-125 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Norway maple 'Farlake´s Green' (Acer platanoides) is an upright, loose tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels. They appear in April. These produce brown winged fruits. The Norway maple 'Farlake´s Green' also has dark green leaves. Its bark is olive green. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and is around 10 metres wide. The Norway maple 'Farlake´s Green' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, tolerant of flooding, can be partially built over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Farlake´s Green's are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Norway maple 'Farlake´s Green' is bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Bark
Olive-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Norway maple 'Farlake´s Green' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

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 green-yellow flowers of Norway maple 'Farlake´s Green' appear in corymbs in April.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer platanoides 'Farlake´s Green' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.