RE: Variegated Norway Maple and other street tree possibilities

If you are referring to A. platanoides 'Drummondii', be aware that this
cultivar has a reputation for being unstable and likely to revert to
plain green.  I've had one in my nursery for years and some years the
leaves are strongly variegated; other years the variegation is hardly
noticeable.  It does tolerate full sun without complaint.

-Ron

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-woodyplants@hort.net 
> [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of Don Martinson
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 11:23 AM
> To: woodyplants@hort.net
> Subject: Variegated Norway Maple and other street tree possibilities
> 
> 
> I recently purchased a commercial property which I have rehabbed and 
> the city has agreed to allow me to plant some trees in the area 
> between the city sidewalk and the street.  This will necessitate 
> removing some of the existing concrete and I will try to create as 
> large a planting area as possible, but will probably be limited to a 
> 3 x 5 ft area for each tree.
> 
> I would like to plant something decorative and out of the ordinary, 
> but realize that requirements for street trees may constrain my 
> choices.  The area will be in full sun and subject to some salt spray 
> during the winter.  I must also be cognizant of the water and sewer 
> lines entering the building.  Fortunately, there are no overhead 
> utility wires to contend with.
> 
> Here is a link to a view of the site:
> 
http://home.wi.rr.com/llmen/tazzbahpix.jpg

One of the choices I am considering is a variegated Norway Maple 
(Acer platanoides).  However, one of my concerns is how susceptible 
this tree would be to sun scald of the variegated leaves.

Other choices include ( but are not limited to):  flowering crabs 
(Malus sp), Gingko,  other fastigiate trees.  No ash however.

What about any of the birches or beeches?  Purple foliage would be a 
good thing.

All suggestions are welcome.
-- 
Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
l*@wi.rr.com

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