A striking tree with beautiful red foliage. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Additional information
Generic | Acer |
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Species | platanoides |
Varietry | 'Goldsworth Purple' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 8m |
Family | Aceraceae |
Spread | 6m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | red |
Flowers From | April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Winter |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus, Coral spot |
Maintenance | Stake and tie |
Propagation | Grafting |
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