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Norway maple 'Goldsworth Purple'

Acer platanoides 'Goldsworth Purple'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

About this plant

'Goldsworth Purple' is a large and vigorous deciduous tree with lobed, deep reddish-purple leaves to 15cm across; scented light green flowers in early spring

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Pests

aphids and horse chestnut scale may be a problem

Diseases

Verticillium wilt may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years