Acer rubrum 'Armstrong Gold™' (JFS-KW78)
#PP25301
Photo courtesy of J.Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
More About Acer rubrum Armstrong Gold™ ('JFS-KW78') (PP25301)
- Narrow crown with dense, ascending branches
- Medium green leaves in the summer turn to golden-orange in the fall
- The narrow, growth habit makes it ideal for a street tree
Interesting Notes:
Zone:
4Height:
10-12 mSpread:
3-4 mArmstrong Gold™ Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips
Armstrong Gold maple grows best in full sun and requires an acidic soil that is medium to wet, with good drainage. It has greater foliage density, and a more compact, less leggy growth habit in comparison to the parent 'Armstrong' maple.
Acer rubrum Armstrong Gold™ ('JFS-KW78') (PP25301) Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Fast
Soil Moisture
Moist to AverageWell-drained
Attributes
DeciduousFall Color
Habit
Tree formUpright
Compact
Foliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Screening (privacy)Specimen
Roadside planting
Suitable Substitutions for Acer rubrum 'Armstrong Gold™' (JFS-KW78)
Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket'
Red Rocket Maple
Acer platanoides 'Columnare'
Columnar Maple
