Armstrong GoldĀ® Red Maple
Quick Overview
Armstrong Gold® Red Maple’s slender form of medium-deep green summer leaves will transition to a warm golden-orange in autumn. This improved cultivar has a better overall color, and its more narrow form is recommended for tight/narrow or challenging spaces including the parkway.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Armstrong GoldĀ® Red Maple is a unique Maple variety because of its branch structure, durability and fall color. This beautifulĀ tree has a remarkableĀ columnar growth habit. It's upward sweeping branches are tightly covered with medium-deep green summer leaves that transition to a warm golden-orange in autumn. This particular cultivar has proven to have a brighter, more saturated foliage color, better overall shade density, and is more compact and reliable.
Where to put it:
Armstrong GoldĀ® Red Mapleās improved columnar form makes it extremely versatile in the landscape, especially in challenging spaces. This tree is recommended for the parkway or narrow planting sites.
What it needs:
Armstrong GoldĀ® Red Maple prefers well-drained soil. Be sure to follow our watering guidelines for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.
Specs
Botanical Name | Acer rubrum ' JFS-KW78' PP25301 'Armstrong Gold' |
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Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Tree Type | Shade |
Size Range | Large Tree (more than 40 feet) |
Mature Height | 40' |
Mature Spread | 12' |
Shape | Narrow/Columnar |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Fall Color | Yellow/Gold, Orange |
Flower Color | N/A |
Decorative Fruit | None |
Landscape Uses | Shade, Parkway/Street, Privacy/Screening |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Columnar form, Striking Fall Color |