Acer campestre 'Elegant'
| Acer campestre | |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 'Elegant' |
| Origin | Netherlands |
The Field Maple Acer campestre cultivar 'Elegant' was released by the Gelderse Nursery in Opheusden, Netherlands in 1990.[1]
Description
The tree grows to a height of < 15 m, and has a compact, slender, ovoid crown comprising ascending branches, making it particularly suitable as a street tree.[1]
Cultivation
As with the species, 'Compactum' thrives best in a semi shade position, on a fertile, well-drained soil.
Synonymy
'Elegant' is probably synonymous with 'Huibers Elegant'.
Accessions
None known.
References
- 1 2 "Straßenbaumtest in den Niederlanden". www.galk.de. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
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