Acer platanoides 'Olmsted' - STDS 18-20 CM RB

Description
The Norway maple 'Olmsted' (Acer platanoides) is a columnar tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels. They appear in April. These produce brown winged fruits. The Norway maple 'Olmsted' 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 6 metres. The Norway maple 'Olmsted' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring * bronze shoots * heat tolerant, drought resistant, wind resistant, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Olmsted's are medium green, opposite, lobed. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Bronze-coloured shoots. Norway maple 'Olmsted' 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 'Olmsted' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Columnar.

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 'Olmsted' appear in corymbs in April.

Use
Solitary

Root
Finely branched.