Acer opalus – Acer opalus

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Acer opalus – Acer opalus

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Multi-stem (4)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped
Bark and branches
branches brown brown, bark brown, later flaking off in plates
Leaf
palmately lobed, 3-5 (7) lobes, 16-20 cm, mat green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
greenish yellow, with hairy pedicels, end of March
Fruits
single-seed, winged nutlets, always paired
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
preferably on calcareous, not in wet soils, well-drained
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Central and Southern Europe and Northwest Africa (Algeria and Morocco)
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow broad ovoid ovoid/egg-shaped half-open crown green yellowgreen average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Acer opalus

Acer opalus can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer opalus is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer opalus turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer opalus is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer opalus 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 opalus blooms in march.
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