Acer platanoides 'Eurostar' – A Fastigiate and Resilient Norway Maple
Acer platanoides 'Eurostar' is a narrow, upright variety of the Norway Maple, prized for its compact, columnar form and vibrant green foliage. Ideal for urban landscapes, tight spaces, and avenue planting, this tree offers both vertical elegance and resilience, thriving in a variety of conditions while maintaining a clean, structured appearance.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Spring: Fresh green leaves emerge, creating a dense, uniform canopy.
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Summer: The foliage remains deep green, offering shade and structure.
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Autumn: Leaves transition to yellow, providing a bright seasonal display.
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Winter: Smooth grey bark and upright branches offer interest in colder months.
Structure & Form
Acer platanoides 'Eurostar' grows with a fastigiate, columnar form, reaching 12–15m in height while maintaining a narrow spread of about 3-4m. This tree’s compact vertical growth makes it an ideal choice for locations where space is limited but a strong architectural presence is desired.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Urban & Streetscapes – Ideal for narrow planting spaces and creating a clean, vertical structure.
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Avenue & Driveway Planting – Perfect for creating uniform, elegant rows along streets or driveways.
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Commercial & Public Spaces – Great for adding formality to parks, business developments, and plazas.
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Small & Formal Gardens – Adds a structured, vertical presence to compact spaces.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
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Soil: Tolerates a range of soils, including chalky, clay, loamy, and sandy soils, preferring well-drained conditions.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy and adaptable to a variety of climates.
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Maintenance: Minimal pruning required to maintain the tree's natural upright form.
Why Choose Acer platanoides 'Eurostar'?
With its columnar growth, seasonal beauty, and resilience, Acer platanoides 'Eurostar' is a superb choice for urban environments and narrow spaces where a compact yet striking tree is needed. Its low-maintenance nature and elegant structure make it an excellent option for those seeking both beauty and functionality.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Evergreens – Pair with Taxus baccata (English Yew) or Picea glauca (White Spruce) for contrast in texture and color.
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Flowering Shrubs – Complement with Spiraea or Rhododendron for vibrant seasonal color.
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Perennials – Underplant with Heuchera, Hosta, or Astilbe for a touch of texture.
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Groundcovers – Use Vinca minor (Periwinkle) or Pachysandra terminalis for a lush ground layer.
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Other Deciduous Trees – Combine with Acer palmatum or Prunus spp. (Cherry trees) for added seasonal interest.
Acer platanoides 'Eurostar' is the perfect tree for adding elegance, structure, and year-round beauty to any landscape, especially where space is limited but a vertical presence is required.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
