Acer rubrum ‘Somerset’
Properties
Maximum height
12~15m
Crown shape
Broad, ovate, pyramidal
Crown structure
Dense
Autumn colour
Purple, red
Flower colour
Dark, red
Bark or twigs
Flaking off, grey, slightly grooved, striking structure
Acer rubrum ‘Somerset’
Trees and feathered trees
| Size | Shape | Root condition |
|---|---|---|
|
12/14 cm
|
High standard | Wired rootball |
|
25/30 cm
|
High standard | Wired rootball |
Properties
Autumn colour
Purple, red
Bark or twigs
Flaking off, grey, slightly grooved, striking structure
Crown shape
Broad, ovate, pyramidal
Crown structure
Dense
Disease resistance
Good
Edible parts
No
Evergreen
No
Flower colour
Dark, red
Flower period
March until april
Fruit colour
No fruit
Growth rate
Fast
Hardening
No, open
Hardiness zone
4
Heat-resistant
Yes
Host plant
Yes
Leaf colour
Blue, green
Leaf shape
3-5 lobed, palmate, sawn
Leafy
No
Light requirement
Semi-shade, sun
Location
Avenue/square, cemetery, park / large garden, street, traffic
Maximum height
12~15m
Native to Belgium
No
PH preference
Acidic, neutral
Root system
Finely branched, rather flat-rooting
Scented
No
Shape
High stem, multi-trunk
Soil humidity
Moist, wet
Soil type
Loam, peat, sand, sulphur
Striking bloom
Yes
Striking fruit
Yes
Tolerates road salt
No
Toxic parts
No
Wind sensitive
Yes
