We’ll take a closer look at Acer platanoides ‘Columnare’. This cultivar can eventually grow to a height of 10 to 15 meters but maintains a narrow to columnar crown, 4–5 meters wide. The beautiful, dense crown is a striking and ornamental feature of this cultivar; the branching is often somewhat angular.
It is an excellent tree to plant in residential neighborhoods and along roads. With its narrow and somewhat irregular crown shape, the tree is also often used in narrow streets or shopping districts.
Another ornamental feature is its bright green, 5- to 7-lobed leaves, which turn golden yellow in the fall. The tree blooms with yellow flowers in April, before the leaves emerge, and these flowers are popular with bees. The fruit consists of the characteristic winged nuts. The tree is known for being very wind-resistant but is less tolerant of sea breezes.
It is an old French variety dating from 1855 that was discovered by the botanist Elie Abel Carrière (1816–1898); the tree was introduced into cultivation in 1878. He was the head gardener at the Jardins des Plantes in Paris.
Photo locations: Maastricht, Zaltbommel, Hardenberg, Middelburg, Floriade Almere, and our nursery
| Available in: | Root ball, Bare root |
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| Application: | Large Gardens, Small Gardens, Squares and Parks, Streets |
| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Tolerates some compaction, Moist (clay) soil, Sensitive to frost, Wind-resistant, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Columnar |
| Adult height: | First size trees 12+ m |
| Soil: | all soils |
| Flowers: | yellow-green, in April prior to leaf development (April) |
| Applications: | Suitable for narrow streets, avenue trees, and street trees |
| Environmental factors: | very wind resistant but cannot withstand sea wind |
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