Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' (Spaethii) - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Sycamore 'Atropurpureum' (Acer pseudoplatanus) is an ovoid, picturesque, deciduous large tree with decorative, two-coloured leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears greenish-yellow flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and is around 18 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer pseudoplatanus 'Spaethii'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large tree * beautiful foliage * bronze shoots * wind-resistant, sensitive to late frost, tolerant to soil salts, tolerant to flooding, can be partially built over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Sycamore 'Atropurpureum's are bicoloured, opposite, lobed. Bronze-coloured shoots.

Bark
Silver-grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Sycamore 'Atropurpureum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sycamore 'Atropurpureum' is an egg-shaped, picturesque large tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 25 m and is approx. 12 - 18 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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 the Sycamore 'Atropurpureum' appear in clusters from May to June.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' is a heartroot.