Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

Also Known As

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissima'
Brilliantissima Sycamore Maple
Brilliantissimum Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' plant details

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green, pink and variegated foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Opening, like a spring flower, in a marvelous tone of shrimp pink, the leaves of this slow-growing 6-12' shrub/small tree change to lime-green and finally to green. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Garden photo gallery of Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

Photo of Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' plant

How to Grow Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant