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

Acer saccharum ‘Barrett Cole’ [sold as Apollo®] - Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Yellow (Small inconspicuous flowers in spring)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Light green in color during summer months); Multi-Colored (Fall color spands from yellow, orange and red)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Samaras are green then turn brown in maturity in the fall)
 Ultimate Height:
25-30 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
8-10 feet
 Bloom Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
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:
 Purdue Plant Doctor
Parts and Problems of Maple, Box Elder
  Special Characteristics:
  • Fall Color 239
  • Nativar 45
  • Pest and/or Disease Resistant 96
  • Shade Tolerant 117
  • Slow Growth Rate 272

    • 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.

    20 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
    42017_00024*AMCUT
    52017_00026*AMCUT
    62018_01241*APVA
    72022_00103*ABRNG
    82022_00117*ABRNG
    92022_00124*ABRNG
    102022_00133*ABRNG
    112022_00131*ABRNG
    122022_00122*ABRNG
    132022_00118*ABRNG
    142022_00132*ABRNG
    152022_00123*ABRNG
    162023_00695*ALILY
    172023_00695*BLILY
    182023_00695*CLILY
    192023_00695*DLILY
    202023_00695*ELILY

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