{"id":2373,"date":"2026-01-28T17:14:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pepinieredurenard.fr\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2373"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:37:54","slug":"leopoldii","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/pepinieredurenard.fr\/en\/product\/leopoldii\/","title":{"rendered":"Leopoldii"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"924\">Character &amp; interest<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1250\">\u2018Leopoldii\u2019 creates a real spring show thanks to the pink budbreak, then keeps lasting interest through its \u201cspeckled\u201d variegation, different from a margin-type variegation. Its naturally broad pyramidal habit makes it a fine subject for an avenue planting or a park, as long as it is given the space it needs.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1264\">Colours<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1569\">\n<li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1365\">\n<p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1365\"><strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1281\">Spring<\/strong> : young leaves pink (often very noticeable), then the variegation appears.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1482\">\n<p data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1482\"><strong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1375\">Summer<\/strong> : green speckled with yellow\/cream; some leaves may shift to paler tones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1569\">\n<p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1569\"><strong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1496\">Autumn<\/strong> : generally yellow to golden yellow (intensity varies with climate).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1589\">Habit &amp; vigour<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1808\">A pyramidal tree (often dense) that broadens with age. Healthy, fairly vigorous growth for a sycamore maple, although variegation can slightly reduce vigor compared with the straight species.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1836\">Indicative size<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1894\">Observed orders of magnitude depending on sources and training:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2117\">\n<li data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1954\">\n<p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1954\">often 10 to 15 m tall at maturity in a garden,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2026\">\n<p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2026\">can be taller (up to about 20 m) in favorable conditions,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2117\">\n<p data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2117\">typical spread 8 to 12 m (broad crown), depending on space and formative pruning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2133\">Exposure<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2405\">Gentle sun \/ bright partial shade. Good light enhances the variegation, but it\u2019s best to avoid harsh afternoon sun on dry soil (risk of scorch on the pale areas).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2741\">Origin &amp; history<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2976\" class=\"translation-block\">\u2018Leopoldii\u2019 is an old Belgian selection, introduced in 1864, and named in honor of King Leopold I. The name is also found as \u2018Leopoldi\u2019 in some catalogues (same cultivar; spelling varies).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Leopoldii\u2019 is a particularly decorative sycamore maple thanks to its changing foliage: in spring, the young leaves open with a pink tone, then turn green with irregular yellow-to-cream blotches (sometimes paler in summer). It is a structural tree, much larger than a Japanese maple, ideal as a specimen in a spacious garden to fully enjoy the variegation, which is especially spectacular at budbreak.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Leopoldii \u2013 Acer pseudoplatanus | Sycomore panach\u00e9, d\u00e9bourrement rose, grand arbre d\u2019ornement","_seopress_titles_desc":"Acer pseudoplatanus \u2018Leopoldii\u2019 : \u00e9rable sycomore panach\u00e9 au d\u00e9bourrement rose, puis feuillage vert mouchet\u00e9 de jaune\/cr\u00e8me, automne jaune. Grand arbre de structure (env. 10\u201315 m, jusqu\u2019\u00e0 20 m selon conditions). 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