Description of the main varieties of Norway maple

Norway maple and its varieties are the most popular and famous species among the trees. The area of ​​its growth is quite extensive and covers the territory from the Karelian Isthmus in the north, to the Caucasus, and the Balkans - in the south.

"Globosum" ("Globozum")

This variety looks like a small, neat, slowly growing tree that will look great even on a small plot of land. Its distinctive feature is a compact, dense spherical crown. Often the Globozum maple is grown in a grafted form (the vaccination is made on the stem of a variety). In the spring, immediately after the onset of warm weather, the tree dissolves reddish leaves and at the same time it is abundantly covered with yellow-greenish, fragrant flowers. “Globozum” can be called decorative, because with the right cultivation this tree can become a real decoration of your site.

With age, his crown expands slightly and takes a shape similar to a flattened ball. Because of this, the old copy of the reminds candy on a stick.

"Deborah" ("Deborah")

Norway maple varieties "Deborah" has a beautiful, dense crown of a rounded shape, consisting of bright leaves. At different times of the year, they change their color: from green-bronze in summer to orange-yellow or even bronze in autumn. The leaves of this type of five or seven lobed, large enough. Together with the blooming of the first leaves comes flowering. At this time, many greenish-yellow flowers bloom, which form corymbose inflorescences at the tops of the branches. Typically, Norway maple "Deborah" in height reaches 15 meters. The maximum diameter of the crown is 10 meters. The tree is covered with dark gray bark with small wrinkles. "Deborah" is very resistant to frost, but very low temperatures can damage young shoots.

The plant is light-loving enough, but it feels good in the penumbra. In addition, it is undemanding to such characteristics as moisture and soil fertility, can grow even in alkaline and acidic soils. Norway maple "Deborah" is resistant to moisture deficiency, but does not tolerate stagnant water and proximity to groundwater.

The tree can be grown in urban environments, factors such as gases, smoke and soot do not have a great influence on it. "Deborah" looks good both in single and in group plantings, they can arrange parks, squares, and alleys.

"Drummondii" ("Drummond")

The height of this tree often reaches 20 meters. Norway maple "Drummondii" grows rather slowly, and it reaches a height of 8 meters at the age of 30 years.

This type is characterized by good winter hardiness. Maple "Drummond" demanding of the soil, so to grow it will need a slightly moist area with fertile soil. Young branches of maple covered with green-yellow leaves. Sometimes it happens that shoots with leaves without a border appear in the tree crown. Experts recommend cutting them to the very foundation. When forming the crown, the maple "Drummond" be sure to remember about the early timing of sap flow. That is, in order to prevent a large loss of sap from the plant, pruning is carried out immediately after full blooming of all the leaves. Thus, the prevention of intensive growth of leaves will contribute to the rapid healing of wounds. Leaves fall around in the second half of September.

The Drummond variety is perfect for single or group plantings, but it is recommended that a group planting consist of no more than three plants.

"Cleveland" ("Cleveland")

Acquaintance with the Norway maple variety "Cleveland" should start with a general description of its characteristics.

This representative of medium size, has beautiful five-lobed leaves. Their color changes from light green in spring to bright yellow in autumn. Leaf size is 15-20 centimeters. During flowering beautiful corymbose inflorescences are formed, exuding a very pleasant aroma. This option is suitable for decorating parks, alleys and hedges. Looks good in group or single landings, it can be planted along streets, in small gardens or in city squares. The crown is quite compact, in a young tree it has an ovoid shape, in an adult it changes to a more rounded one. In the case of the maple hollow "Cleveland" the diameter of the crown is 5-6 meters. In height, it reaches 10 meters.

The described variety can be planted in spring or autumn. With a single planting distance from other plants should be 2-4 meters. With group seedlings - 1.5-2 meters. The root neck must be above ground level. Flowering occurs in early May, when small yellow-green flowers bloom, gathering in corymbose inflorescences. Most often, the places where Cleveland Maples grows are open areas where they are not lacking in sunlight. In the shade, the leaves of this species may lose their original white bezel. This maple is resistant to cold and easily tolerates frosty weather.

"Columnare" ("Columnar")

Holly-leaved "Columnar" is a very beautiful tree, having a crown of columnar shape at a young age, which becomes more conical when mature. Norway maple "Columnar" has the same leaves as other varieties, and their color changes from red when blooming in spring to dark green in summer and yellow in autumn. Celtic inflorescences appear during flowering, with a very pleasant fruity aroma. Maple "Kolumnare" grows rather slowly, but is able to grow up to 10 meters, with a crown diameter of 3-4 meters. Flowering occurs in April. During this period, small flowers of a greenish-yellow hue bloom on it. Flowers are a source of pleasant fruit aroma.

Such a maple can be planted both in spring and autumn. It can grow in almost any soil, except sandy, acidic, or waterlogged. Columnar loves sunlight, so it is desirable that other trees do not create a shadow for it. It tolerates even the harsh winter and is resistant to parasites.

"Crimson King" ("Crimson King")

Norway maple "Crimson King" - a very beautiful tree, especially in the fall. It reaches a height of 15-20 meters. In size and shape, it is similar to a common Norway maple, but differs from it in leaf color. When they bloom in spring, their color has a blood-red hue, then they turn a dark purple hue, and in the fall they turn purple. The crown of the "King" is wide, the same as that of the ordinary Norway maple.The trunk is covered with dark, almost black bark, dotted with numerous small cracks. The shape of the Crimson King Maple Leaf is five-lobed, and its length is 18 centimeters. Flowering occurs when the plant reaches the age of 17 years.

Crimson King can be grown on any cultivated garden soil. In the spring, it is better to feed it with a special mixture: 40 grams of urea, 15-25 grams of potassium salt, 30-50 grams of superphosphate. These proportions are calculated for one tree. In hot weather, maple needs plenty of watering.

"Royal Red" ("Royal Red")

The height of the variety "Royal Red" reaches 15 meters, and the diameter of the broad-crown crown is 8 meters. The bark is dark gray, covered with small wrinkles. The leaves are large, during the blooming of a bright red color, which then changes to a dark red, and before it drops it takes on a dark orange shade. Flowering begins in May. Understanding the seeds of the maple "Royal Red" is quite simple - it is a yellow-brownish lionfish. This plant is distinguished by a love of sunlight, but at the same time it can tolerate small penumbra."Royal Red" is quite demanding on the soil, and for successful cultivation it must be fertile and slightly acidic. This variety does not tolerate drought, water stagnation, soil compaction and salinization. With severe frosts, frosting of young tree shoots is possible, which, however, does not affect its decorative effect.

"Royal Red" looks good in single and group plantings. The plant allows you to make contrasting seasonal compositions. Recommended for urban landscaping.

"Schwedlerii" ("Schwedler")

Norway maple "Schwedler" - a variety with a thick, wide crown. He can grow up to 20 meters in height. The Schwedler variety has one decorative feature - this is a change in leaf color throughout the growing season. In spring, the leaves are bright red and purple, and by the end of the summer they become green-brown. Maple "Schwedler" is growing quite intensively, especially at a young age. It has a taproot with vertical anchor roots. Most of the roots are located in the upper soil layer.It grows well in sunny places, easily tolerates partial shade. The variety is highly resistant to urban climate. Suitable for creating landscape groups and mixed compositions.

Norway maple is an excellent option for growing both in private territory and in group urban plantings. And its resistance to low temperatures and urban conditions make it a truly unique plant.