Acer Platanoides (Norway Maple) 'Deborah'

Species	:	Acer Platanoides Deborah
Common Name(s)	:	Deborah,Maple,Norway Maple
Tree Features	:	Large Leaves,Red/Purple Foliage
Genus	:	Acer
Growth Rate	:	Fast Growing
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest,Autumn Interest
Shape	:	Oval
Mature Size	:	Large (over 20m)
Soil Type	:	Chalk Soil,Clay Soil
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tolerances	:	Drought-resistant,Pollution resistant
Tree uses	:	Light Sandy Sites,Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

Another seedling from Schwedleri, the fast growing Deborah comes from Canada and makes a large tree with a rounded form.

Introduced in the 1970s, the spring leaves are bright red, gradually turning to dark green.

When the second flush appears there is a superb contrast between the red and green foliage.

It does well on most soil types, tolerates air pollution and resists drought.

The leaves have a distinctive wavy margin and colour to a rich orange / yellow in the autumn.

Most suitable for parks, verges and large gardens.

Mature height: 20m+

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