{"product_id":"acer-platanoides-drummondii","title":"Maple - Acer - Platanoides - Drummondii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcer platanoides ‘Drummondii’\u003c\/strong\u003e, or variegated Norway maple, is a remarkable maple variety known for its highly ornamental foliage, which combines a beautiful green color with white or cream margins. This cultivar is prized for its unique decorative appearance and relatively compact shape. Here are some tips for caring for it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the ‘Drummondii’ maple in fertile, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a location with \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage better foliage color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting is ideal in spring or fall, when temperatures are mild and the soil is still warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first year to help establish the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe ‘Drummondii’ maple prefers slightly moist soil but tolerates some drought once well-established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overwatering, as overly wet soil can lead to root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA balanced fertilizer applied in early spring can help support the tree's growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMulching around the base of the tree is recommended to maintain soil moisture and add nutrients as it decomposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead or poorly formed branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe ‘Drummondii’ maple has a naturally compact and well-branched shape, which reduces the need for regular pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter protection\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough this maple is hardy, protect young trees from cold winds and temperature shocks with mulch or a protective cover during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn full sun, the white leaf margins are most pronounced, and the tree has better shape and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn partial shade, the leaf variegation may be less vivid, but the tree will continue to grow properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis cultivar has a rounded, compact habit, typically reaching 8 to 10 meters in height and 6 to 8 meters in width at maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIts moderate size makes it an excellent choice for small gardens or as a street tree in urban areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eModerate to fast growth, this maple establishes quite quickly, providing pleasant shade and visual appeal throughout the 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