Botanical profile

Acer platanoides 'Deborah'

Latin name
Acer platanoides 'Deborah'
Common name
'Deborah' Maple
Type
TREE
Family
Sapindaceae

Acer platanoides ‘Deborah’ is an attractive ornamental maple, cherished for its glossy dark green foliage, which stands out in flowerbeds, avenues, and large gardens, providing a structured and elegant backdrop from spring to autumn. In colder weather, its foliage often takes on subtle warm autumn hues, visually enriching the landscape. Its rounded and well-furnished silhouette provides a balanced presence, ideal for structuring residential or public green spaces. Very hardy and adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils, this maple prefers a sunny to semi-shady exposure, allowing it to thrive without particular demands.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2-7
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subtle greenish-yellow (spring)
Fruiting
Decorative samaras
Foliage color
Dark green ? warm autumnal hues
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Erect
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
12–15 m (39–49 ft)
Width
8–12 m (26–39 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

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