Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen' - STDS 6-8 CM

Description
Brown winged fruits emerge from these. The light red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots * attractive light yellow autumn colouring * light red shoots * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
Attractive light yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Norway maple 'Emerald Queen' is round in shape and has a closed crown. Fast growing.

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 greenish-yellow flowers appear in umbels in April.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen' are light brown in colour.

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