Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong Two'

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Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong Two'

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Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong Two', an improved version of 'Armstrong', is a columnar tree reaching a height of 10 to 15 meters. The tree does not exhibit distinctive features regarding bark or branches.

In March and April, striking red flower clusters appear before the foliage develops. The leaves provide a spectacular display in autumn with their intense orange to red hues.

This cultivar is fruitless, making it highly suitable for use in paved areas. The tree prefers soils that are not overly calcareous. It is exceptionally hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -34.4°C, is highly wind-resistant, and serves as a host tree for butterflies.

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Specifications
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Autumn colour
orange, red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, large gardens
acid soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving columnar half-open crown green orange/red average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong Two'

Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong Two' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of , depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong Two' turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong Two' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong Two' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer ×freemanii 'Armstrong Two' blooms in march.
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