Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

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A small, slow growing shrub with a height to circa 4 m. usually grafted on rootstock and growing into a small tree with a spherical shaped crown, reaching a height of circa 7 m and 5 m across. Because of its striking leaf colour it is an eye-catching tree in spring. The leaf unfurls in spring with a distinctive pink hue and turns into a yellow-orange colour within a few weeks. Later the leaf turns yellow-green and finally light green. The underside of the leaf is always light green. While the leaves unfurl the flowers emerge. The tree is applied in parks. It is also suitable in small gardens. 'Brilliantissimum' does not demand much from the soil. It is tolerant to wet, cold soils and is also wind and sea wind resistant. Bright sunshine may scorch the leaves.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
5 - 7 m, slow growing
Width
3-5m
Crown
round-headed, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
bark grey, branches grey to olive-green
Leaf
from pink via yellow orange to light green, 12 - 20 cm
Flowers
yellow-green, in pendent racemes, April
Fruits
winged nutlets (samara), 3 - 3.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
all soils
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Clark, England, 1905
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand short flood can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellow yellowgreen slow growing valuable for bees (honey plant) toxic components
Frequently asked questions
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 7 m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 7 m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' 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 pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' blooms in april.
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