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Acer platanoides 'Stand Fast' is often confused with:
Acer platanoides Acer platanoides
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Halesia monticola Form
Ulmus alata Ulmus alata
Ulmus americana Full Form
Acer platanoides 'Stand Fast' has some common insect problems:
Common Insect Pests of Maple in North Carolina
Acer platanoides 'Stand Fast' has some common disease problems:
Common Disease Pests of Maple in North Carolina

Acer platanoides 'Stand Fast'

Phonetic Spelling
AY-ser pla-tan-OY-dees
Description

Stand fast Norway maple is a small tree or shrub cultivar the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family.  It has an upright, columnar form with dark green leathery leaves that makes a dramatic vertical accent in a landscape. 

Plant in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Do not let the soil dry out.

Its coarse texture makes a good foil for other finer-textured plants in the landscape. It is a low maintenance tree requiring little pruning other than to remove dead branches.  It has a low canopy with a clearance of only 1 foot from the ground so do not plant in an area you need easy access to the ground.  It does, however, make a good choice for planting under powerlines.  It is tolerant of air pollution and well suited to urban landscapes.

Learn more about "Acer platanoides", the tree form for the Stand Fast cultivar.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  No serious problems. See potential insect and disease problem fact sheets to the left.

The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common maple diseases and insect pests.

 

 

More information on Acer platanoides.

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Tags:
#deciduous#small tree#full sun tolerant#shrub#low maintenance#fall interest#accent plant#air pollution tolerant#columnar#leathery leaves#vertical spaces#deciduous tree#urban conditions tolerant#partial shade tolerant
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#deciduous#small tree#full sun tolerant#shrub#low maintenance#fall interest#accent plant#air pollution tolerant#columnar#leathery leaves#vertical spaces#deciduous tree#urban conditions tolerant#partial shade tolerant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Acer
    Species:
    platanoides
    Family:
    Sapindaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    It is tolerant of air pollution and well suited to urban landscapes.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Columnar
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Coarse
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Description:
    Non-showy
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Insignificant
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Non-showy
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Leathery
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Red/Burgundy
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Small, dark green leaves; ruffled and clustered at ends of branches turn red in the fall
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Small Space
    Vertical Spaces
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Compaction
    Pollution
    Urban Conditions