Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' – Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'

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Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' – Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'

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American cultivar with a dense, wide pyramidal to wide egg-shaped crown. Height circa 15 m, rarely spreading over 10 m. Vigorously growing. The leathery, dark green leaf has a striking, yellow to red autumn colour. This belongs to the best within A. saccharum assortment. Habit and leaf shape resemble A. platanoides, the difference being that the bruised leaf of A. saccharum does not produce milky sap but a clear liquid. The pendent, yellow-green panicles appear simultaneously with the unfurling leaves. The root system is shallow with many branching roots. A soil that is too wet is unsuitable. Can be applied in parks, wide avenues and streets. Sensitive to salt for icy roads. Intolerant to hard surfaces. Winter hardiness zone: 4
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
15 m
Crown
broad pyramidal to broad ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey bark, greenish brown branches
Leaf
3/5 lobes, dark green, thick, 8 - 15 cm, autumn colour yellow to red
Autumn colour
yellow, red
Flowers
green-yellow, inconspicuous, March
Fruits
winged nutlets, 4 - 5 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
hardly any soil requirements, not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to poor
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Princeton Nurseries, Kingston, NJ, USA, 1964
Clear stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Applications and inspiration
Trees with good autumn colours
Frequently asked questions
Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'

Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' can eventually reach a height of 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' turn yellow, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain' blooms in march.
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