![]() ![]() Be careful not to allow the woodchip to touch the stem as it can cause rot. After clearing the ground around the tree, firmly fit the mat by tucking the edges into the soil and put a thick layer of bark mulch on top of this. Mulch mats are an effective way to stop grass and weeds, although they will require a careful eye to make sure they continue to work.It is vital that for at least 3 years after planting your tree or hedge has a circle or strip one metre wide completely free of grass. When trees are first establishing, the grass roots would be at the same level as the tree roots and are far more efficient at taking up water and thus choke the tree. One of the most common causes of lack of water is competition from grass. In hot dry spells give the equivalent of 2 bucketfuls every three days. It is essential throughout the spring and summer, to give a heavy enough watering to enable the water to penetrate right down to the deepest root level of the tree. The main reason that plants die within 12 months of having been planted is lack of water. Acers will bleed sap if pruned too early.įor the continued healthy growth of your trees, shrubs or hedging it is vital that you follow the advice below. What time of year should I prune? Prune in winter (November to January) when the plant is dormant. If there are diseased or damaged branches, remove these fully, cutting flush with the main stem. Watch out for reversion in the leaves and remove any affected stems fully to promote new variegated growth. When pruning Acer platanoides Drummondii remember that Acers do not take well to heavy pruning so ideally remove only young shoots. If you see this happening all you need to do is prune off any branches that have reverted as soon as you notice them. In this case they would be pure green without the cream edge. Reversion is when a branch of the tree starts to grow without the variegation. Lots of variegated trees are prone to reversion and this one is no different. Heavy shade will affect the brightness of the leaf colour. You can plant in full sun or light shade. Like most of the Norway Maple cultivars it will do well on most soil types and also copes well with pollution. This light foliage works well as a contrast to darker plants, and for this reason you often see it planted next to Acer platanoides Crimson King in parks around the country. The striking variegated deeply lobed leaves have green centers, with a wonderful cream margin, that brighten everything around them. It is a broad-headed tree with a neat, dense crown. Acer platanoides Drummondii is a medium sized tree that can grow to 15m (48ft) sometimes a little more. The most common and easily recognizable variegated Maple. ACER PLATANOIDES DRUMMONDII – Variegated Norway Maple ![]()
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