Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant' – Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant'

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Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant' – Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant'

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At first this plant was considered to be an unnamed clone of A. saccharinum and it received the cultivar name 'Elegant'. The plant was sold under this name for some years until it was concluded that this tree belongs to the hybrid Acer x freemanii. It is a tall tree with a wide crown of which the main branches point upwards diagonally. The growth habit is more evenly and more compact than that of A. saccharinum. The thick leaves are palmatifid, a feature indicating the influence of the A. saccharinum. A great advantage, in contrast to the A. saccharinum, is, that 'Elegant' is better wind resistant. The tree thrives well in hard surfaces and it is therefore perfectly suitable for wide streets and avenues. It is an outstanding example of a park tree.
Availability
Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
ca. 20 m
Width
8-12m
Crown
fan shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
no particulars
Leaf
3/5 lobed, green, 10 - 20 cm
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
green-yellow, later red, March/April
Fruits
none, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any soil, moderate dry to moist
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Grootendorst, Boskoop, The Netherlands, 1969
Synonyms
Acer saccharinum 'Elegant'
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) vase-shaped 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green orange/red yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant'

Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant' can eventually reach a height of ca. 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of ca. 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant' turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer ×freemanii 'Elegant' 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 ×freemanii 'Elegant' blooms in march.
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