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Marmo Freeman's Maple / Family Aceraceae Height: 45-70' Spread: 35-40'. Hardy to zone 4, a fast-growing shade tree derived from a hybrid cross of red and silver maples. |
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Acer x freemanii 'Marmo' |
Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun; grows in a wide range of soil conditions; pH adaptable and drought tolerant.
Ornamental characteristics: A hybrid of silver and red maple with a strong central leader and excellent branching habit. Fall color is an interesting mottled blend of red and green to burgundy, and yellow. Uses in the Landscape: Excellent in street tree plantings or as a large specimen tree, especially where a more narrow, upright habit is required. A good alternative to silver maple and red maple in heavy clay soils [2]. |
Freeman's maple grows to 21 meters (70 feet) with half that distance in spread. It has a uniform, upright-oval habit with a strong central leader. Branch structure and strength of the overall plant has proven superior to Silver Maple [2]. |
References: 1. Marmo Freeman's Maple, Morton Arboretum acc. photos by Bruce Marlin 2. The Morton Arboretum, Marmo Freeman’s Maple |
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Family Aceraceae – Maples |