Acer pseudoplatanus StandardOrigin: Central Europe, Pyrenees, Caucasus. Deciduous tree with very wide crown, branches, longer than the trunk, spread out in a very attractive manner if there is space. Five lobed deciduous leaves, 8-16cm wide, dark green on the upper side and covered in grey hairs underneath, nice yellow colouring in autumn. Flowers appear in May at the same time or almost in showy clusters, greenish yellow. Extremely hardy and resistant to the cold, wind, heat and urban pollution. It will grow in all types of soil including limestone. Its very deep roots make it also suitable for reinforcing slopes.
ShapeStandard
Growth SpeedFast
ExposureSun, Half Shade
Minimum Temperature-30 °C
Flowering MonthsMay
Soil TypeClay, Drained, Humid, Arid, Acid, Sandy, Calcareous
Leaf PersistenceDeciduous
Leaf ColorGreen, Yellow
Flower ColorYellow
Maximum Height3500 cm
Maximum Width2000 cm
Characteristics
Size Class2° Size (10 m < h < 16 m)