Acer platanoides 'Schwedleri' - STDS 6-8 CM

Description
The Norway maple 'Schwedleri' (Acer platanoides) is a conical, broad, large tree that produces red-yellow flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from April to May. The Norway maple 'Schwedleri' also has bronze-green, red-veined leaves. The blood-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 13 metres. The Norway maple 'Schwedleri' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive orange-red autumn colouring * blood-red shoots * Resistant to urban climates, tolerant to flooding, can be partially built over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Schwedleri's are bronze-green, red-veined, opposite, lobed. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Blood-red shoots. Norway maple 'Schwedleri' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Longitudinally furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Cone-shaped, broad.

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 red-yellow flowers of Norway maple 'Schwedleri' appear in umbels from April to May.

Use
Solitary, park, street tree

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