Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong' – Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong'

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Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong' – Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong'

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This cultivar originated in the USA in 1951 and until recently was considered to belong to A. rubrum. Recent studies reveal that 'Armstrong' came into being from a crossing between A. rubrum and A. saccharinum and therefore belongs to the hybrid Acer x freemanii. This hybrid was not only created by man, for it also grows in the wild in the USA. The green leaves have 3 to 5 lobes. Their under surface is grey-green. In our country the beautiful orange-red autumn colour can only be seen after a hot summer. It roots widely with a dense branching. 'Armstrong' requires a not too limy soil. The tree can be used well in hard surfaces, which renders it very suitable to be used in narrow streets and avenues.
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
10 -15 m
Crown
columnar, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
no particulars
Leaf
3/5 lobes, green, 10 -20 cm
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
flower corymbs, red, March/April
Fruits
none, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
not too limy
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Scanlon Nurseries, Ohio, USA, 1951
Synonyms
Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong’
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green orange/red average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
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Frequently asked questions
Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong'

Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong' can eventually reach a height of 10 -15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 -15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong' turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong' blooms in march.
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