Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam') – Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam')

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Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam') – Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam')

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Grows in nearly columnar pattern when young, later becoming somewhat broader, eventually developing an ovoid crown. Originated as mutant of ‘Crimson King’ and has the same shiny, dark red leaf. This is especially noticeable in spring. Later in summer, the leaf turns purplish green to dark green: the young shoots still present provide an attractive colour combination. In autumn, the leaf turns orange-red. The cultivar somewhat resembles ‘Crimson Sentry’, but has a stronger root system. Highly suitable for narrower avenues and streets, and on squares. Grows on any soil, but does not tolerate stagnating groundwater and peaty soils.
Availability
Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 12 m
Crown
ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
bark dark grey, branches light brown
Leaf
5/7 lobes, dark red to purplish green
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
yellow-green, in corymbs, before the leaf development
Fruits
winged nutlets (samara), 3.5 - 4.5 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
any soil, except peat
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
not very sensitive, not resistant to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Lake County Nursery, Perry, OH, USA, 2009
Synonyms
Acer platanoides 'Conquest'
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand short flood ovoid/egg-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green purplegreen reddish brown yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies toxic components
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Frequently asked questions
Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam')

Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam') can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam') is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam') turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam') is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam') 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 platanoides CONQUEST ('Conzam') blooms in april.
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