One of a pair of A. pentaphyllum didn't make it through the Winter. This understock looks so much happier than pentaphyllum ever did. What is it?
Thanks Michael, Vertrees mentions pentaphyllum is grafted on pseudoplatanus. But he mentions a few others as well. I've never grown them and can't tell them apart. Would you expect that in time this could become a massive plant?
Yes, massive - it is one of the largest and fastest-growing maples, commonly 20-30m tall and 1-2m trunk diameter. A very impressive tree when mature, if you have space for it (but also watch out for potential invasive issues), and long-lived (300+ years). Here's a mature specimen.
Thanks again. Pseudoplatanus will not work out in this location. Not nearly enough space and I think it would look out of context in a beach type garden. I might leave it go for a few years torturing it into a garden tree shape.
Poetry, pseudoplatanus is sometimes called the "universal rootstock." It doesn't do that wonderfully outside of section, but I do think it is used for pentaphyllum. You can keep it small in a pot, by root pruning every few years. It makes an attractive terrace plant. -E
Thanks Emery, I'm gonna let it be for this summer and see just how fast it sizes up. Things tend to grow a little slower and stouter in this garden because it is very sandy and very windy. FYI i have my own check list! I don't need to check in with you every time a new name is mentioned.
