Description
The ‘Armstrong’ red maple (Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong’) is a deciduous tree notable for its slender, columnar growth habit, making it well-suited for avenues, streets, and berm plantings. In autumn, its foliage typically turns yellow-orange, though it can develop a rich-red coloration under favorable environmental conditions. This cultivar also features small, red flowers in early to mid-spring. While it thrives in moist, well-drained soil and full sun, it demonstrates adaptability to a wide range of soil types, including sandy, heavy clay, peat, dry, and poorly draining soils. Additionally, ‘Armstrong’ is cold-hardy and tolerant of windy conditions. It is a hybrid of the North American native red maple (Acer rubrum) and silver maple (Acer saccharinum), selected in the United States in 1951.
Deciduous
Height 8m
Width 3m
Estimate after 10 years
