Acer campestre 'Carnival'

Acer campestre
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Cultivar 'Carnival'
Origin Netherlands

The Field Maple Acer campestre cultivar 'Carnival' arose from a chance seedling discovered in the Netherlands in 1989.

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Description

The tree is noted for its foliage colour, bright pink on emergence, maturing to cream with a green centre.[1] The tree rarely grows to a height of > 3 m, with a crown spread of the same dimension. [1]

Cultivation

As with the species, 'Carnival' thrives best in a semi shade position, on a fertile, well-drained soil.

References

  1. ^ van Gelderen, D. M., de Jong, P. C., and Oterdoom, H. J. (1994). Maples of the World. Timber Press, Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-000-2.

Accessions

Europe

Nurseries

Europe