Acer platanoides 'NOVUSH' dwarf maple of Norway
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
0,5-1m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
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Description of the plant:
Have you got a small, really small garden? We have something extraordinary for you. This plant was first introduced in Germany only in 1999. It is a unique dwarf maple, slow-growing but not a Japanese type. So if Japanese maples were ever too much trouble for you and you gave up, try this little baby.Novush is a beautiful plant with a short stem and dense crown. Growing very slowly it will find its place in every garden, even a rockery. The leaves are deeply lobed, just like on its parent maple of Norway, but much smaller, only about 6-9 cm long, mid to dark green and very attractive.
It is soil tolerant and will even do in poor soils if planted in full sun. However, I believe that such dandy deserves good soil and a place of honour in your garden. Fully hardy to min. -34°C (USDA zone 4), and very probably more.
Last update 19-08-2008
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