Armstrong Gold Maple

Armstrong Gold Maple

Armstrong Gold Maple

Armstrong Gold Maple

Armstrong Gold Maple

Common Names

Armstrong Gold Maple

Scientific Names

Acer rubrum ‘JFS-KW78’ PP 25301
Sapindaceae family

Basic Landscape Attributes

Height Range:

40 ft. height

Fall Colors:

Medium green foliage, Golden to orange in fall

Width Range:

12 ft. spread

Flower Type:

Small red flowers and bright red samaras

Shape:

Narrow, tightly fastigiate/columnar shape

History of
the Tree Species

Selected from an evaluation of hundreds of 'Armstrong' seedlings for its brighter foliage, greater foliage density and compact, and less leggy growth habit

Basic Growing Conditions

Full sun
Tolerates drought
Not particular to pH but prefers well-drained soil
Does not tolerate standing water

Armstrong Gold Maple

Armstrong Gold Maple

Scientific Facts

Some red maples are toxic to humans
Sap contains sugar, only produces about half as much as sugar maples
The bark of red maples have astringent properties
Used as an application for sore eyes
Infusion of the bark has been used to treat cramps and dysentery

Location on tree on Shelby Ave:

The Shelby Avenue Arboretum is a community-grown project led by Nashville Tree Conservation Corps and is in partnership with NTCC and Metro Nashville.

Contact

help@treeconservationcorps.org

Contact

Nashville Tree Conservation Corps
PO BOX 60683
Nashville, TN 37206