Acer platanoides 'Olmsted' - STDS 10-12 CM RB

Description
Brown winged fruits emerge from these. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * bronze shoots * heat tolerant, drought resistant, wind resistant

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Norway maple 'Olmsted' is columnar in structure.

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

Root
Finely branched.