ACER pseudoplatanus f. variegatum ‘Simon-Louis Frères’

Description

The Plant

‘ACER pseudoplatanus f. variegatum ‘Simon-Louis Frères’ is part of the sycamore maples and produces spectacular colors.

Indeed, in spring, it begins its performance with distinctly pink shoots. Moreover, this characteristic unequivocally differentiates it from Acer pseudoplatanus f. variegatum. A few weeks later, the leaves produce a beautiful variegation containing white, pink, and green.

However, this tree grows much more slowly than sycamore maples. Thus, it will reach a much smaller adult size than typical Acer pseudoplatanus.

Moreover, this very rare maple is a plant as robust as the typical species. As a result, it is suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

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How to plant and care for ACER pseudoplatanus f. variegatum ‘Simon-Louis Frères’?

Planting

Even though it is a very robust plant, consider the following points to optimize your experience:

1. Find it a spot in partial shade or full sun.
2. The location can be moderately humid or dry.
3. The plant tolerates light, normal, or heavy soil with an acidic, neutral, or alkaline pH.
4. For proper preparation of the planting hole, we have designed specific instructions available here.

Care

In general, it is a plant that requires no particular maintenance. However, follow regular watering during dry periods for the first two years to ensure good establishment. Furthermore, discover here how to water your garden and save water.

However, if you need to prune branches, do so in January or February before the sap rises.

History and Origin

Sycamore maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) originate from Central Europe and Western Asia. Nowadays, they are also found in the British Isles, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.

The cultivar ‘Simon-Louis Frères’ is a selection from the Simon-Louis Frères nursery in Metz, France, dating back to 1881.