Queen Elizabeth Hedge Maple
Planted 2008
This is a dense tree that grows well in a wide range of soil conditions with full sun to part shade exposure. It has an attractive oval shape that functions well as a screen or hedge. The leaves change to a stunning yellow in the fall.
![Hedge Maple tree](/botanicalcenter/images/hedge-maple.png)
![Close up of Hedge Maple leaf](/botanicalcenter/images/leaf-hedge-maple.png)
![Close up of Hedge Maple bark](/botanicalcenter/images/bark-hedge-maple.png)
Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
---|---|---|---|---|
30-35 ft. | 30-35 ft. | 4-8 | Moderate | Moderate |
Leaf
Green, rounded, five-lobed leaves with the top three lobes bigger than the bottom two.
Fruit
Samaras.
Flower
Not showy.
Advantages
Low maintenance and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.
Disadvantages
Susceptible to some diseases.