Acer campestre 'Eko Effen' – Acer campestre 'Eko Effen'

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Acer campestre 'Eko Effen' – Acer campestre 'Eko Effen'

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Small tree with a dense, narrow, ovoid crown, somewhat narrower than ‘Elsrijk’. Grows a straight central leader to produce a regularly formed crown. The dark green leaf is undulate and turns yellow to brownish yellow in autumn. It is a very healthy tree with good resistance to mildew, red spider mite and gall mite. The rather slender growth pattern makes ‘Eko Effen’ suitable for use in narrow streets, housing estates and green borders. However, the tree can also be used to create high hedges. Does not grow well enclosed by paved surfaces. Winter hardiness zone:
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in May
Fruits
redgreen, inconspicuous
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, all soil types
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good/very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Acer campestre 'Eko Effen'

Acer campestre 'Eko Effen' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer campestre 'Eko Effen' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer campestre 'Eko Effen' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer campestre 'Eko Effen' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer campestre 'Eko Effen' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer campestre 'Eko Effen' blooms in may.
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