ACER pseudoplatanus

Fast growing, salt-tolerant species introduced from central Europe

Potgrown

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Not available until May 2025

individually £11.00 each , 10+ £10.00 each

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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, honey fungus.
Place of origin
Europe, southwestern Asia
Deciduous
5-lobed, dark-green leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long.
Coastal / windswept
Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds
Fully hardy
Lobed
Ovate
Height
30m (100ft)
Spread
25m (80ft)
Tree
Fast-growing, spreading, rounded tree. Produces yellow-green flowers in pendent panicles to 12cm (5in) long, followed by green, sometimes red, winged fruit.
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Full sun
Partial shade
Rounded to broadly spreading
Bee friendly