Acer saccharum - 250-300 CM C130

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-yellow, scarlet, orange-red autumn colouring * not suitable for planting over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow, scarlet to orange-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Ovoid, roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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 April.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer saccharum is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.