Monthly Archives: November 2014

[gallery ids="4928"] A broadly columnar Red Maple that was introduced to the trade by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1994. The fall color begins as red, turning to purple-red as the season progresses. This is a male selection, good for street tree use. It is a hybrid of 'October Glory' and 'Autumn Flame', and fall color...

A dense rounded tree that is somewhat slower growing than other Red Maples. The fall color is bright red and appears earlier than most other cultivars. It is considered one of the hardiest red maple selections. It prefers full sun to partial shade, moist soils, as long as they are well-drained. This is a male...

[gallery ids="4945"] A dense, rounded, very symmetrically growing tree. The effect is very formal. The foliage is a dark green in the summer, changing to yellow in the fall. The leaves are slightly smaller than other Norway maples. Produced by top grafting on seedlings. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, heat and drought....

[gallery ids="4944,4943,9696"]   An upright, columnar tree with deep red leaf color all season long. The new foliage is a brighter red. Branches darken to a deep blood-red after leaf drop providing added winter interest. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil. This makes a good choice for tight places. Discovered as a witch's broom in a Bloodgood Japanese...