Acer pseudoplatanus 'Erectum' - STDS 18-20 CM RB

Description
The Sycamore 'Erectum' (Acer pseudoplatanus) is a large, columnar tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers. They appear from May to June. The Sycamore 'Erectum' also has dark green leaves. Its bark is silver-grey and scaly. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and is around 8 metres wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* Olive-green shoots * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * wind-resistant, sensitive to late frost, tolerant to soil salts, tolerant to flooding, can be partially planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sycamore 'Erectum' are dark green. Sycamore 'Erectum' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Netherlands.

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

Growth
Sycamore 'Erectum' is a large, columnar tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide. As a rule, it grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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 appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer pseudoplatanus 'Erectum' are olive green.

Root
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Erectum' is a heartroot.