Acer pseudoplatanus 'Rotterdam' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Rotterdam'

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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Rotterdam' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Rotterdam'

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The cultivar 'Rotterdam' is a healthy tree with an even habit and a rough trunk. It can reach circa 20 m. When juvenile it has a narrow pyramidal crown. In maturity the crown becomes a little vase-shaped. The leaf is 5-lobed and has a cordate leaf base. Flowers and fruits are of the species. This tree is applied as avenue and street tree, in the city or in the country side. It is a good wind resistant tree that, due to its being insensitive to sea wind, can perfectly be applied in coastal areas. Deep rooting. Thrives in almost any soil. Winter hardiness zone: 4
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m
Width
6-10m
Crown
pyramidal to vase-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs olive green to grey, bark grey, rough
Leaf
5-lobed, dark green, leaf stems red, about 14 - 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 partial 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
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Henk W. Vink, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1944
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 narrow vase-shaped 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) toxic components
Frequently asked questions
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Rotterdam'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Rotterdam' can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Rotterdam' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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