Acer X Freemanii ‘Armstrong’

Armstrong Freeman Maple

Acer × freemanii ‘Armstrong’ is a deciduous ornamental tree with a narrow, upright columnar habit, making it an excellent choice for landscapes where space is limited. This Freeman Maple cultivar is valued for its rapid growth, strong central leader, excellent adaptability, and brilliant red to orange-red fall color.

The foliage consists of medium green, deeply lobed leaves that resemble those of the Red Maple while retaining the vigor of the Silver Maple. In autumn, the foliage develops vibrant shades of orange-red to brilliant red, providing outstanding seasonal interest.

Acer × freemanii ‘Armstrong’ prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils but adapts well to a variety of soil types, including clay and urban soils. It tolerates heat, pollution, and periodic wet conditions better than many other maples. Its narrow form makes it ideal for street plantings, boulevards, parking lots, residential landscapes, and vertical accents.

Datasheet

Sunshine Partial-shade, Sunny
Height 5m and +
Width 5m and +
Hardiness zone 4b
Flowering period April
Location Isolated, Solid
Cut flower Non
Fragrant flower Non
Attracts birds Non
Attracts butterflies Oui
Edible Non
Soil Type Fresh (moist) soil, Moderately dry / well-drained soil
Environmental conditions High pollution resistance, Moderate drought resistance, Moderate salt resistance
Foliage Green
Flower colour Red
Fruits No
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