Acer campestre 'Nanum' – Acer campestre 'Nanum'

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Acer campestre 'Nanum' – Acer campestre 'Nanum'

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The cultivar 'Nanum' is a very conspicuous cultivar that catches the attention because of its very dense, bulbous crown. A crown that can reach circa 3 m both in height and spread. Because of this crown the 'Nanum' can easily be applied in shopping areas, on parking lots and in (town) parks. In autumn the tree has an extra decorative value because the leaves turn into a beautiful dark yellow autumn colour. The plant has to be propagated by grafting and the height of the stem depends strongly on the height of the grafting. A graft height of 2.2 m is usual. This plant is also grown as a shrub. The height of grafting is not relevant then. As a shrub 'Nanum' assumes the same shape: dense and bulbous.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
2.5 - 3 m (from graft union), slow growing
Width
2,5-3m
Crown
bulbous, very dense, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey bark
Leaf
3/5 lobes, dark green, 4 - 6 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
small, terminal corymbs, yellow-green, May
Fruits
single-seeded, winged, always in pairs
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, except dry infertile sandy soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
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
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
London, Great Britain, 1839
Synonyms
Acer campestre 'Compactum'
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellowgreen slow growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Acer campestre 'Nanum'

Acer campestre 'Nanum' can eventually reach a height of 2.5 - 3 m (from graft union), slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer campestre 'Nanum' is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 2.5 - 3 m (from graft union), slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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

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