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Species: Acer x freemanii

Freeman Maple

Cultivar Information

* See specific cultivar notes on next page.

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet Height: Leaves: Deciduous Shape: Ornamental Other:

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun Hardy To Zone: 5a Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

A naturally occurring or nurseryman encouraged hybrid between Acer rubrum and Acer saccharinum. and found where their native ranges overlap. Shares the qualities of both parents variably. Generally has the smooth silvery bark and good red fall color of A. rubrum, more incised leaves like A. saccharinum. Generally less prone to breaking than A. saccharinum.

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Moisture Tolerance

Occasionally saturated Consistently moist, Occasional periods of Prolonged periods of or very wet soil well-drained soil dry soil dry soil

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Cultivar Name Notes

Armstong 'Armstong' - columnar form

Autumn Blaze 'Autumn Blaze' (a.k.a. Jeffersred) - broad , oval form

Autumn Fantasy 'Autumn Fantasy' fast growing; produces good fall color even in warmer climates

Celebration 'Celebration' (a.k.a. 'Celzam') - pyramidal form

Firefall 'Firefall' - deeply cut foliage, exceptional cold hardiness; bright red fall color

Marmo 'Marmo' - broad, columnar form

Morgan 'Morgan' - Broad open habit

Sienna Glen 'Sienna Glen' - strong central leader; pyramidal form

Scarlet Sentinel Oval upright form half as wide as tall with ascending branches. Height 50', width 25'. Red or yellow fall color. Zone 4.

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Acer x freemanii - Buds

Acer x freemanii - Leaves, Fall Interest

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Acer x freemanii - Leaves, Fall Interest

Acer x freemanii - Habit, Fall Interest

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Acer x freemanii - Habit

Acer x freemanii - Habit, Fall Interest

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Acer x freemanii - Bark

Acer x freemanii - Habit

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Acer x freemanii - Leaf

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