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Acer platanoides 'Columnare'

Also Known As

  • Columnare Norway Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-60'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Acer platanoides 'Columnare' plant details

Acer platanoides 'Columnare' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer platanoides 'Columnare'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: columnar, fall color, hedge, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer platanoides 'Columnare'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and pollution
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This densely upright column of foliage (to 35? high by 15' wide) makes it a wonderful candidate for hedge, street tree or narrow space where it gives a boldly upright appearance in leaf or not. S/M
A tightly branched, narrow columnar tree that is an excellent choice for restricted spaces. The dark green foliage turns to yellow in the fall. Growth Rate fast

Gardening facts about Acer platanoides 'Columnare' plant

How to Grow Acer platanoides 'Columnare'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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