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Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' (Silver variegated maple)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 15m
max. spread
Ultimate height 25m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Acer platanoides 'Drummondii'

Other names: Silver variegated maple


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Genus: Acer

Variety or cultivar: 'Drummondii' _ 'Drummondii' is a spreading, deciduous tree with clusters of yellow flowers on bare stems in spring followed by pale green, deeply lobed leaves with a wide cream margin.

Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' is: Deciduous

Flower: Yellow in Spring

Foliage: Yellow-green in Spring; Variegated, Pale-green, Cream in Summer

Fruit: Brown in Autumn

Habit: Spreading, Tall

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Specific pests: Aphids , Horse chestnut scale

Specific diseases: Verticillium wilt

General care

Pruning: Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation: Propagate by seed or grafting.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Grafting. REGISTER to read more...


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Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' (Silver variegated maple) will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Grows best in moist but well-drained soil in an open, sunny site. Tolerates pollution and most soils.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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