Botanical profile

Acer platanoides 'Drummondii'

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

Acer platanoides ‘Drummondii’ is an elegant ornamental maple tree appreciated for its variegated green and cream foliage, which adds a bright and graphic touch to flowerbeds, avenues, or residential gardens. This variegated variety stands out throughout the season with its strong decorative contrast, particularly visible in spring and summer, creating an attractive focal point. Its rounded and well-furnished silhouette offers a structured presence that integrates well into various landscape styles. Very hardy and adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils, this maple prefers sunny to partial shade exposure, which allows it to maintain clear coloration and healthy growth without particular requirements.

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, clay-tolerant
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Inconspicuous greenish-yellow (spring)
Fruiting
Ornamental samaras
Foliage color
Variegated green and cream
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Erect
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8–12 m (26–39 ft)
Width
6–9 m (20–30 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

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