Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem'

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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem'

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The cultivar 'Bruchem' is a relatively recent cultivar found in the village of the same name in Gelderland (NL). It is a very healthy cultivar, a vigorously growing street tree with an egg-shaped crown and straight leader. When juvenile it grows almost fastigiate. Maturing the tree grows wider. It can reach a height of 20 m. The leaves are medium-sized and rather thick. The surface is deep green and the underside is blue-grey. Flowers are of the species. The tree is applied as a street and avenue tree. 'Bruchem' tolerates wet, cold soils and demands hardly anything from the soil. Wind resistant. Winter hardiness zone: 4
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m
Crown
ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs olive green to grey, bark grey
Leaf
5-lobed, fairly thick, dark green, about 12 - 17 cm
Flowers
yellow-green, in pendent racemes, April
Fruits
winged nut (samara), 3 - 3.5 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
very good, even sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, coastal areas, industrial areas, large gardens, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
De Dorschkamp, Wageningen, Netherlands, 1984
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand short flood can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' 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 pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' blooms in april.
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