Plant Profile: Acer platanoides 'Stand Fast'

The Stand Fast Norway maple is a slender, upright tree or shrub characterized by its dark green, leathery leaves, which provide a striking vertical element in any landscape. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, so it's important to keep the soil consistently hydrated.

With its coarse texture, this tree serves as an excellent contrast to finer-textured plants in the garden. It requires minimal maintenance, needing only occasional pruning to remove dead branches. However, its low canopy, which sits just one foot above the ground, makes it unsuitable for areas where easy ground access is necessary. On the plus side, it is an ideal option for planting beneath power lines and is resilient to air pollution, making it well-suited for urban environments.

For further details on "Acer platanoides," the species associated with the Stand Fast cultivar, additional information is available.