Tree comparisons
| Whitebeam Emiel | Maple Drummondii | |
|---|---|---|
| Emiel has long leaves, with silvery-green undersides, turning orange in autumn. | A popular form of the Norway Maple, characterised by its variegated leaves. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Whitebeam Emiel | Maple Drummondii | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour | Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour Variegated foliage |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft |
| Pruning | Light prune | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average | Fast |
| Site conditions | Occasional flooding Coastal site | Occasional drought |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Whitebeam Emiel | Maple Drummondii | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | |
| Flowering month | May | April |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | Yellow |
| Fruit colour | Red | |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | |
| Country of origin | China | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |