Acer ginnala 'Betzam'

Classical Series ™ of Amur Maples

Height: 20-25'

Flower: creamy-white

Spread: 10-15'

Fruit: winged, brilliant red

Shape:' columnar

Foliage: deep hunter-green

A Streamlined Care Free Maintenance™ tree, requiring no trimming or pruning to maintain its naturally symmetrical form.

Recommended for street tree planting under utility lines and tree lawns by Compatible Tree Factsheets, © The Pennsylvania State University 2001

BENEFITS

Reliable performance, relatively free of insect and disease problems.

Extremely cold hardy.

Narrow columnar form is maintenance free.

Bright red samaras and brilliant red fall foliage.

A Streamlined Care Free Maintenance™ tree, requiring no trimming or pruning to maintain its naturally symmetrical form.

uses

Columnar form lends itself well to narrow street tree plantings.

Excellent tree to use as a small landscape specimen, patio or foundation tree, or for screening.

cultural

Soil and pH adaptable, performs best in moist, well-drained soils.

Plant in full sun or light shade.

Easily transplanted.

Rate of Growth: Rapid in youth, slowing with age.

current lcn production

Field grown.

grower notes

Propagation is by budding, also roots readily by summer mist cuttings.