Acer freemanii 'Elegant' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer saccharinum 'Elegant'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Freeman Maple 'Elegant' is upright and dense in structure and has a closed crown.

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
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The green-red flowers appear from March to April.

Use
Solitary, park, green verge

Root
Acer freemanii 'Elegant' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.