Queen Elizabeth Maple
Acer campestre' Evelyn’
Under Power Lines:
No—this tree is not approved for planting under power lines.
Street Tree Planting:
Yes—minimum planting strip width of 5 feet. If planting a street tree, you must be approved for a permit.
Description:
This attractive medium sized tree makes a great street or yard tree with upright branching and dark green leaves turning brilliant yellow in fall.
Mature Height:
35 feet
Mature Spread:
30 feet
Leaves:
Dark green about 5’’ long and 4’’across. Leaves turn a nice yellow shade in fall.
Flowers:
Small yellowish-green flowers in April/May.
Cultural Notes:
Grows well in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, however thrives in full sun. Generally, a very adaptable urban tree.
Potential Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems, however susceptible to verticillium wilt and insects like aphids and borers.
Minimum Planting Distances:
- 20 feet from house or building
- 3 ½ feet back from the face of the curb
- 5 feet from underground utility lines
- 10 feet from power poles
- 7 ½ feet from driveways (10 feet recommended)
- 20 feet from street lights and other existing trees
- 30 feet from street intersections