Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' Acer platanoides 'Cleveland'

Aceraceae

Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' Acer platanoides 'Cleveland'

A medium-sized tree with a compact and regular, egg-shaped crown which grows wider when maturing, but still remains dense. The height reaches up to 15 m. The leaves are shiny dark green and rather large with a yellow-orange autumn colour. The tree flowers before the leaves unfurl with quite large upright and spreading yellow-green flowers. In full bloom the tree is a real harbinger of spring. 'Cleveland' is very suitable as a town tree, because it needs little pruning and is tolerant to heat. Moreover, it has a good wind resistance. Suitable for industrial estates. The tree is very tolerant to any soil. Winter hardiness zone: 4
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Height
10 - 15 m
Width
6-12m
Crown
ovoid to broad ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs light brown, bark smooth, dark grey
Leaf
5-lobed, shiny dark green, about 20 cm, autumn colour yellow-orange
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
yellow-green, in corymbs, April, before the leaf development
Fruits
winged nutlets (samara), 3.5 - 4.5 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
any soil, except peat
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good: cannot tolerate sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Scanlon Nursery, Olmsted Falls, OH, USA, 1948
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow withstand short flood can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies toxic components
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Frequently asked questions
Acer platanoides 'Cleveland'

Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' blooms in april.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.