Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale' Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale'

Aceraceae

Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale' Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale'

Large tree with a wide columnar habit in its juvenile years. Maturing oval to round. The base of the crown is formed by a few heavy, upright branches. Height circa 20 m., spread circa 12 m. The 5-lobed leaf is dark green with a grey-white underside. In spring unfurling in blue-red hues. The shape of the leaf is regular and very deeply lobed. Autumn colour is yellow. The green-yellow flower bundles emerge before the leaves unfurl. Shallow root system with strongly branching roots and fibrous rootlets. May push up hard surfaces. Tolerant to moist soils. 'Pyramidale' suffers less from breaking branches than of the species. 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
20 m, fast growing
Width
8-12m
Crown
initially columnar, later oval to round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey and smooth
Leaf
palmate, 5 lobes, dark green, 10 - 15 cm, autumn colour yellow
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
green-yellow, inconspicuous, March
Fruits
winged nutlets, 4 - 5 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
both wet and dry soil, tolerates paved surfaces
Soil moisture
withstand short flood, withstand long flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Baumschule L. Späth, Berlin, Germany, 1885
Synonyms
Acer saccharinum var. fastigiatum
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand long flood withstand short flood oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen fast growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale'

Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale' can eventually reach a height of 20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale' 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 saccharinum 'Pyramidale' blooms in march.
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.