Acer platanoides 'Columnare'
'Columnare' plane maple
Fiche botanique
Sapindaceae
Columnar
Leafy
Description
Acer platanoides 'Columnare' is a Norway maple with a strictly columnar habit, making it an ideal ornamental choice for limited spaces or for structuring a driveway, patio, or urban garden. This cultivar of Acer platanoides is distinguished by its narrow, slender silhouette, which provides an elegant vertical presence without encroaching on walkways, while adding a strong architectural dimension to the landscape. Its abundant green foliage displays a luminous hue in spring, evolving into deep greens in summer and showcasing vibrant autumn colors that enrich the seasonal palette. Tolerant of well-drained soils and partial shade as well as full sun, Acer platanoides 'Columnare' is easy to integrate into contemporary or classic compositions, in partnership with low-growing shrubs or ground-cover perennials. Hardy and easy to maintain, it provides an excellent solution for creating lasting vertical planting features.