Acer platanoides ‘Lorbergii’ (Acer platanoides 'Palmatifidum'). This is a vigorous, deciduous, spreading tree with shallowly to deeply lobed, pale green leaves. The lobes end in long, sharp, slender teeth and in autumn, they turn yellow or reddish-orange. Tiny, yellow flowers appear in mid-spring.
Woody perennial, Deciduous, Tree
Norway, Switzerland
Ornamental, shade, foliage
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Prefers the sun and well drained soil.
Grafting, softwood cutting
Leaf eating caterpillars or aphids sometimes infest plants. Also prone to scale insects, tar spot, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch and honey fungus.
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