Acer campestre 'Lienco' – Acer campestre 'Lienco'

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Acer campestre 'Lienco' – Acer campestre 'Lienco'

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Small to medium size tree, initially broad and columnar, ovoid when mature. The dark green leaf is somewhat less undulate than normal in the species. It has a somewhat bronze colour in spring. The leaf is fairly resistant to mildew and gall mite, and completely so to red spider mite. A good avenue tree for use on green belts, road verges, narrower streets, housing estates and squares. Does not grow well enclosed by paved surfaces. ‘Lienco’ was discovered by M. Hendriksen but marketed by Handels Coöperatie Lienden.
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Clear stem (8)
Specifications
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Height
6-10 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, bronze
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)
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Frequently asked questions
Acer campestre 'Lienco'

Acer campestre 'Lienco' can eventually reach a height of 6-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer campestre 'Lienco' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer campestre 'Lienco' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer campestre 'Lienco' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer campestre 'Lienco' 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 'Lienco' blooms in may.
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