Plant Database
Armstrong Red Maple
Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong’
Armstrong Red Maple is an exceptional, fastigiate (columnar) cultivar of the Silver Maple. It soars to great heights while maintaining an extremely narrow footprint, making it unparalleled for creating a tall screen or vertical accent in the tightest of spaces, such as side yards or along property lines.
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Grows in an extremely narrow, columnar form, often only 10-15 feet wide even at 50+ feet tall.
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Fast-growing, providing quick height for privacy or windbreaks.
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Foliage is typical of Silver Maple, turning yellow to red in fall. It is more tolerant of drought and poor soil than many maples.
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Note: Like most silver maples, its roots can be aggressive; plant away from sewer lines and foundations.