Acer pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset' (Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple)


Michael's Opinion

I am still out on judgement of this plant; I do like the Sycamore Maple's form however I am concerned that it can become somewhat aggressive in habitat colonization in North America where I have seen it spread quite rapidly along the shore of Lake Huron. This cultivar has unusual coloured foliage, I wait to see what our young plant will look like: I hope not like Michael Dirr describes "looking like spider mites attacked".

Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciespseudoplatanus
Cultivar'Eskimo Sunset'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height12 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ShapeBroad crown.
PestsAphids and certain species of caterpillars may be a problem.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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