Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="2559"] A columnar tree with fiery red fall color. The growth habit is similar to 'Bowhall'. This U.S. National Arboretum release is probably one of the cold hardiest red maples. It is easily grown in average soil in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, acidic soils with good drainage. Selected from a Minnesota...

[gallery ids="2556,2555,2554,7731"] A broadly oval Red Maple that develops brilliant red fall color. The summer foliage is dark green and glossy, with red stems. It is one of the last of the Red Maples to color and one of the most reliable in warmer climates. It is easily grown in average soil in full sun to...

[gallery ids="2545,2544"] An upright, narrowly columnar tree, good for street tree use. The branching is symmetrical. The summer foliage is dark green, greyish beneath. The fall color is a dependable orange and red. Similar to 'Armstrong', but not as tall. Red Maples prefers average to wet conditions (but not standing water), and acidic soils. It should...

[gallery ids="2544,2545,6115"] A narrowly upright, fast growing tree. The bark is silver-gray, the foliage is bright green with a silver underside. Fall color is muted orange to red, and can vary with the season. Easily grown in average, medium to wet, yet well-drained soils. It performs better in acidic soils. It prefers full sun, but will...