Acer freemanii 'Armstrong Two' - 80-100 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The red-purple shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red-orange autumn colouring * red-purple shoots * resistant to urban climates

Leaves
Attractive red-orange autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Freeman Maple 'Armstrong Two' is columnar in structure and has a closed crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Acer freemanii 'Armstrong Two' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The orange-red flowers appear in hanging panicles from March to April.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, small/front garden, avenue

Root
Acer freemanii 'Armstrong Two' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.