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Acer Platanoides Olmstead
This cultivar is similar to Acer platanoides Columnare in having a columnar habit.
Acer Platanoides 'Olmstead'
| Common Name | : | Norway Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Species | : | Acer Platanoides Olmstead |
| Tree Features | : | Large Leaves |
| Genus | : | Acer |
| Shape | : | Narrow |
| Size | : | Medium to Large (15-20m) |
| Soil Type | : | Chalk Soil,Clay Soil |
| Tree Type | : | Deciduous Broad Leaf |
| Tolerances | : | Drought-resistant,Pollution resistant |
| Tree uses | : | Urban Sites |
A good choice as a street tree and where space is restricted.
It does well on most soil types, tolerates air pollution and resists drought.
Generally at maturity its height is twice its breadth making this a popular urban tree requiring little maintenance.
Mature height: 15-20m
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Shape
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Size
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Soil Type
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Tolerance
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Tree Uses
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Tree Uses : Urban Sites
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Tree Uses : Urban Sites
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