Acer freemanii 'Elegant'

Freeman Maple 'Elegant' is an upright and dense growing tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 18 m and is approx. 8 - 12 m wide.

The deciduous leaves of the Freeman Maple 'Elegant' are medium green, opposite, lobed. Freeman Maple 'Elegant' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Silver-grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The green-red flowers appear from March to April.

Acer freemanii 'Elegant' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Freeman Maple 'Elegant' has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Solitary, park, green strip

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).