The Armstrong Red Maple features a columnar or fastigiate shape, meaning it grows in a narrow and upright form. This makes it an excellent choice for landscapes with limited space or for creating vertical interest. The leaves are green during the spring and summer months, but in the fall, they turn a vibrant shade of red, adding a burst of color to the landscape.
This deciduous tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, including clay and sandy soils. Regular watering is important, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Eastern North America, GA Native
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Height:
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40’ - 50'
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Spread:
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15' - 20'
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Spacing:
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18'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Red
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Season of Interest:
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Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, and leafhoppers. Verticillium Wilt can be fatal. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree
COMPANION PLANTS: Viburnum, Wax Myrtle, Sage
IMAGES: Gmihail at Serbian Wikipedia, Acer rubrum 'Armstrong' Arboretum Madison, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photoset by F. D. Richards, Armstrong Red Maple (1), (2)+(3),
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
