Acer saccharum 'Barrett Cole' [sold as Apollo®]
Apollo Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum ′Barrett Cole′ [sold as Apollo®] - Winter Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Yellow (Small inconspicuous flowers in spring)
 Foliage:
Green (Light green in color during summer months); Multi-Colored (Fall color spands from yellow, orange and red)
 Fruit:
Brown (Samaras are green then turn brown in maturity)
 Ultimate Height:
25-30 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
10 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, moist, slightly acidic soils; but adapts to many types of soils including those that are slightly alkaline
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are light green, opposite, simple, 3-6" in length and width, slightly coarse toothe, and with 3 to 5 lobes that come to a fine point. Samaras are 1-1.75" in length and form a horse-shoe shape.
 Ecological Functions:
 Special Characteristics:
  • Native 23
  • Fall Color 214
  • Pest and/or Disease Resistant 98
  • Shade Tolerant 114
  • Slow Growth Rate 269

    • Additional Information

    This cultivar has a unique narrow to columnar shape with dense branching and a generally small size. Has been noted for its resistance to the Japanese beetle. Tolerant of soils although does best in deeper soils. Great coloration during fall months, full sun encourages a deep red fall color.

    22 Acer saccharum 'Barrett Cole' [sold as Apollo®] found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12017_00025*AMCUT
    22017_00023*AMCUT
    3ORIG_9560*APVAB
    4ORIG_9559*APVAB
    52017_00024*AMCUT
    62017_00026*AMCUT
    72018_01241*APVA
    82018_01240*APVA
    92022_00103*ABRNG
    102022_00117*ABRNG
    112022_00124*ABRNG
    122022_00133*ABRNG
    132022_00131*ABRNG
    142022_00122*ABRNG
    152022_00118*ABRNG
    162022_00132*ABRNG
    172022_00123*ABRNG
    182023_00695*ALILY
    192023_00695*BLILY
    202023_00695*CLILY
    212023_00695*DLILY
    222023_00695*ELILY

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