Plants

Acer sp.

[Maple]

The Maple genus, Acer, is comprised of about 120 species of mostly deciduous trees that are commonly used ornamentally in the landscape, and commercially for timber and even syrup.

Acer tataricum ‘Garann’ [sold as Hot Wings® Tatarian Maple]

[Hot Wings Tatarian Maple]

The cultivar name comes from the scarlet red winged fruits that appear on this tree in mid to late summer.

Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala

[Amur Maple]

Extremely hardy small tree with interesting foliage (elongated center lobe) and colorful fruits (on some trees). Widely adapted and trouble-free. Prefers sun but tolerates some shade. Good for growth in large planters. Among first trees to leaf out. Withstands heavy pruning. Can be damaged by ice stroms. Verticillium susceptible, but rare.

Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala 'Flame'

[Flame Amur Maple]

Extremely hardy small tree with interesting foliage (elongated center lobe) and colorful fruits. Widely adapted and trouble-free. Prefers sun but tolerates some shade. Good for growth in large planters. Among first trees to leaf out. Withstands heavy pruning. Can be damaged by ice stroms. Verticillium susceptible, but rare.

Acer triflorum

[Three-Flower Maple]

Acer triflorum tends to be an understory tree in its natural habitat. Its beautiful exfoliating bark reveals a rusty brown coloration, providing attractive winter interest. Its shallow root system cannot handle drought well, unless properly mulched. This maple can handle full shade but is best in part shade to full sun.

Acer × 'Warrenred' [sold as Pacific Sunset®]

[Pacific Sunset Maple]

'Pacific Sunset®' is an Acer truncatum X Acer platanoides hybrib. it has dark, glossy leaves in the summer and bright yellow-orange to red leaves in the fall. They are not commonly used but are known for being adaptable to a wide variety of landscpaes.

Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'

[Armstrong Red Maple]

The Armstrong Red Maple is a cross between Acer rubrum and Acer saccharinum and is known for its columnar habit and brilliant red to red-orange fall coloration. This species has the durability of the Silver Maple and can tolerate urban conditions. The root system is less aggressive, though, so it can be planted as a street tree.

Acer × freemanii 'Bailston' [Sold as Matador™ First Editions® Maple]

[Matador Maple]

Acer × freemanii 'Celzam' [sold as Celebration®]

[Celebration Freeman Maple]

'Celzam' has a classic upright form with uniform growth, making for a great specimen tree in the landscape. This plant, like most Freeman hybrids, is generally seedless and is also known for its fall color. In early October, 'Celzam' becomes a brilliant red and then slowly changes to gold by late October.

Acer × freemanii 'Jeffersred' [sold as Autumn Blaze®]

[Autumn Blaze Maple]

This cultivar is among the best for fall foliage of both Red and hybrid Red Maples. It is an extremely fast grower and appears to be more drought tolerant than most Acer rubrum cultivars. 'Jeffersred', is often sold under the tradmark name, Autumn Blaze.