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Norway maple 'Schwedleri'
A large, fast-growing, deciduous tree to about 25m tall, with large, broad leaves, the young growth rich crimson-red, becoming dark purple-green in summer then turning yellows and reds in autumn. Abundant, conspicuous purplish-yellow flowers are produced before the foliage opens in early spring and may be followed by brown winged fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Purple Yellow | Red | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple Green | |||
Autumn | Yellow | Brown | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pruning group 1, if necessary, from late autumn to midwinter only. Can be hard pruned for enhanced foliage effect
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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