Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' - spring leaves

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' - spring leaves

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'

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£85.00

A popular and reliable small garden tree, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' has spectacular shrimp-pink leaves in spring. This vivid pink leaf colour holds for several weeks before the leaves gradually fade back to creamy green in mid to late summer.

The slow rate of growth makes Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' suitable for growing in smaller gardens or even very large containers.

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10 litre pot (approx 100 cm tall stem, 2 - 3 year old grafted head of branches) - collect from nursery only

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A popular and reliable small garden tree, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' has spectacular shrimp-pink leaves in spring. This vivid pink leaf colour holds for several weeks before the leaves gradually fade back to creamy green in mid to late summer.

The slow rate of growth makes Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' suitable for growing in smaller gardens or even very large containers.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' grows to be a small tree with a bushy, rounded head once established.
- Height: eventually up to 6 m (20 ft) or up to 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft) after 10 years
- Spread: 6 m (20 ft) / or up to 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft) after 10 years

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Site: Windy, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Foliage - Purple/Red

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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