Overview
Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar' is a bushy, spreading, upright, weeping, cascading shrubs in the genus Acer, part of the Sapindaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen trees, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar' is a deciduous cultivar of the Acer genus, which includes trees and shrubs known for their palmately lobed leaves and distinctive winged fruits. This cultivar features an upright, columnar habit, making it suitable as a specimen tree. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to various garden aspects and exposures, offering seasonal interest from spring through autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Acer
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading, Upright, Weeping, Cascading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Specimen trees, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar'
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Acer gall mite, Aphids, Caterpillars, Horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar'?
Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar' need?
Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar' hardy in the UK?
Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Acer platanoides 'Olmsted Columnar'?
Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Acer genus
- Acer acuminatum
- Acer argutum
- Acer barbinerve
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- Acer buergerianum 'Naruto'
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- Acer campbellii
- Acer campestre 'Schwerinii'
