Acer x freemanii
Freeman Maple
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 23m
Width:
8 - 13m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
High
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.
Management Notes
Often superior to Acer rubrum and Acer saccharinum