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Beginner
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8m
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8m
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'
Other names: Sycamore 'Brilliantissimum'
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Genus: Acer
Variety or cultivar: 'Brilliantissimum' _ 'Brilliantissimum' is a small, rounded, deciduous tree with leaves that open bright pink, becoming yellow-green, then dark green, mottled with cream by summer.
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' is: Deciduous
Foliage: Pink, Yellow in Spring; Green in Summer
Fruit: Pink in Autumn
Tree shape: Rounded, Small
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop), Galanthus 'Bertram Anderson' (Snowdrop 'Bertram Anderson')
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' (Sycamore 'Brilliantissimum') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation: Grow in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Mike Davies
Is it possible to prune Acer pseudoplatanus brilliantissimum. If yes, when and how? (without losing the beautiful shape)
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- Posted: Fri. 7th October 2011 14:14
- Last reply: Wed. 12th October 2011 18:38
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