Identification: What variety is this maple?

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  1. JT1

    JT1 Contributor 10 Years

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    Hello,

    Here are a few pics of a maple that I need your help identifying. It appears to be very slow growing and has a tall and narrow growth habit. The foliage and branching is sparse (maybe due to a poor growing conditions) It has a low graft and is about 12 years old (estimate from the grower). It is 5’ tall and 1.5 to 2’ wide. Thanks in advance for your help and expertise in identifying this mystery maple.
     

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    alex66 Rising Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    pseudoplatanus maybe Nizetti
     
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    One that has become prevalent at independent outlets here lately is 'Esk Sunset'. A feature that helps narrow it down when looking at these colored foliage forms of sycamore maple is whether or not the leaves are purple beneath.
     
  4. JT1

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    Thanks for the info Alex66 and Ron B.

    It does not have purple underneath the leaf. Here is a picture of the leaf underside.

    Thanks again for all your help!
     

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    emery Renowned Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    Interesting. I grow many pseudoplatanus cultivars but I don't recognize this one. I grow both Nizetti and Esk Sunset, and don't believe there is a match there. It could be a restrained Leopoldii perhaps, I have seen examples of those that are very speckled as in the pictures. Otherwise I can only say what it's not... :)
     
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    today i check my pseudoplatanus only one have under leaves like this is Leopoldii :)
     
  7. JT1

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    Thank you Alex and Emery. After a Google search I can certainly see the resemblance. Alex, I appreciate you checking your Leopoldii and confirming the bottom of the leaf is the same.
     

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