Acer platanoides 'Walderseei'
Norway maple 'Walderseei'
A medium-sized, spreading deciduous tree to 15m tall. Irregularly-lobed leaves open creamy-yellow in spring before turning green with dense white speckles giving the foliage a greyish appearance when viewed from a distance.Small yellowish-green spring flowers are followed by winged fruit
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Cream Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver White | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a moist but well-drained soil in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Aphids and horse chestnut scale may be troublesome
Diseases
Verticillium wilt may be a problem
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