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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

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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