Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii'

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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii'

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This cultivar from Belgium has been named after king Leopold. It is a healthy growing tree with a wide pyramidal crown. The tree can reach from 14 m up to 20 m and its leaf colour is quite striking. Juvenile foliage is pink, later it turns white and yellow speckled. Flowers are of the species, emerging while the leaves unfurl in April. 'Leopoldii' is one of the better variegated maples, applied on a large scale. The tree is used as a park tree and solitary. It requires little from the soil and is wind resistant. Winter hardiness zone: 4
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Clear stem (1)
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Height
14 - 20 m
Width
10-15m
Crown
broad pyramidal, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs olive green to grey, bark grey
Leaf
5-lobed, young leaf pink, stippled white and yellow in summer, about 12 - 20 cm
Flowers
yellow-green, in pendent racemes, April
Fruits
winged nut (samara), 3 - 3.5 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
any
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
very good, even sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Domien Vervaene, Gent, Belgium, 1864
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand short flood can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown variegated off-white/green yellowgreen average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) toxic components
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Frequently asked questions
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii' can eventually reach a height of 14 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 14 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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