Armstrong Red Maple | Columnar Fastigiate Maple Tree

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Armstrong Red Maple

Acer rubrum 'Armstrong'

Extremely Narrow Columnar Fast-Growing Tree • Ideal for Tall Screens in Tight Spaces • Tolerant of Various Conditions

$189.00

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Description

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.

Grows in an extremely narrow, columnar form, often only 10-15 feet wide even at 50+ feet tall.
Fast-growing, providing quick height for privacy or windbreaks.
Foliage is typical of Silver Maple, turning yellow to red in fall. It is more tolerant of drought and poor soil than many maples.
Note: Like most silver maples, its roots can be aggressive; plant away from sewer lines and foundations.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage: Palmately lobed (typically five lobes) with sharply serrated margins. Leaves are green in spring and summer, turning a brilliant orange-red to deep crimson in the fall, with color persisting for an extended period.Flowers: Inconspicuous small red flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge.Fruit: Produces classic winged samaras (helicopter seeds).Habit: A fastigiate (columnar) deciduous tree with a very narrow, upright, and oval crown, providing a strong vertical accent in the landscape.
Mature Height: 50-60 ft.
Mature Width: 12-15 ft.
Growth Rate: Medium to Fast
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Excellent, narrow form ideal for tight spaces and street plantings.Brilliant and long-lasting fall color.Tolerant of a range of soil conditions, including wet sites.More tolerant of urban pollution than many maples
Landscape Uses:Street tree in narrow planting strips.Vertical accent for small yards and patios.Park and commercial landscaping.Shade tree for constrained spaces

Faqs

Q: What are its main drawbacks?A:Itssurface roots can be invasive, and its wood is somewhat brittle. It is a utilitarian tree for specific spatial problems, not a refined specimen for a prime patio location.

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