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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem'

Bruchem Sycamore, Bruchem Sycamore Maple

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Description

Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Bruchem’ was discovered as a seedling of Acer pseudoplatanus in the village of Bruchem in Gelderland, the Netherlands. The selection was released in 1984 by the research station De Dorschkamp in Wageningen. This relatively slow growing cultivar develops a narrow, upright habit in its youth but gradually forms an increasingly ovate crown with a well defined central leader, ultimately reaching fifteen to twenty meters in height and ten to fifteen meters in width.

The leaves of Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Bruchem’ are five lobed, rather thick, matte green above and more blue gray underneath. The yellow green, hanging flower clusters appear in April, followed by the typical winged fruits of maple trees, known as samaras, which are approximately three to three and a half centimeters long. The twigs of ‘Bruchem’ are light brown, and the bark is gray.

Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Bruchem’ is well suited as an avenue or street tree for wider streets or green strips. Because it ultimately becomes a large, very healthy tree, it also provides excellent shade in parks. The cultivar has modest soil requirements and even tolerates relatively wet and cold soils. A location in full sun to partial shade is preferred. The sycamore maple ‘Bruchem’ is wind resistant, even in coastal areas, but somewhat sensitive to road salt.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees shade trees

Use

Location

avenue park central reservation large garden cemetery traffic areas, industrial zones windbreak coastal area

Pavement

none none open open

Planting concepts

eco planting

Characteristics

Crown shape

egg-shaped egg-shaped

Crown structure

dense dense

Height

15 - 20 m

Width

10 - 15 m

Winter hardiness zone

4A - 9B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind tolerant to coastal wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist wet

Light requirements

sun partial shade

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies nectar value 5 pollen value 5

Extreme environments

tolerates air pollution

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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' standard tree
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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' standard tree
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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' standard tree
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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' standard tree
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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' autumn leaves
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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Bruchem' autumn leaves

Flowers

Flowers

raceme pendulous

Flower colour

yellow-green

Flowering period

April

Leaves

Leaf colour

green underside blue-green

Leaves

deciduous palmate serrate lobate

Autumn colour

yellow

Fruits

Fruit colour

yellow-brown

Fruits

winged capsules

Bark

Bark colour

grey

Bark

peeling slightly furrowed

Twigs

Twig colour

pale brown

Twigs

bare

Root system

Root system

deep extensive highly branched

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Winter hardiness

A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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