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Armstrong Maple
Armstrong Maple
$249.00
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Acer x freemanii 'Armstrong'
Choose Armstrong Maple when you need quick height and shade where a broad shade tree will not fit; the tradeoff is a narrow canopy, so it gives less overhead shade than wider maples.
Buy This If
- You need height without much spread.
- You want shade faster than slower trees.
- You are layering above arborvitae or fencing.
Skip This If
- You want a broad picnic-lawn canopy.
- You need screening from the ground up.
- You have very limited overhead clearance.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It adds strong vertical structure, but it does not create the broad canopy effect of a wider shade tree. |
| Growth Rate | A | This is a fast-growing maple, which helps when the goal is height and screening sooner. |
| Maintenance | B | Plan on basic young-tree pruning to keep a clean leader and strong branch spacing. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its upright, narrow habit works well where a standard shade tree would crowd the space. |
| Screening Value | B | It is best for upper-level privacy and should be paired with lower evergreen screening when you need coverage near the ground. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Armstrong Maple for layered privacy jobs where arborvitae handles the lower screen and the maple adds height above it without taking over the whole border.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 15 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 25 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, narrow columnar |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it screen my neighbor by itself?
Only partly; it helps with upper privacy, but use evergreens below for a fuller screen.
Is it a good front-yard shade tree?
Yes if the yard is narrow, but choose a wider maple if you want a broad shade canopy.
Does it handle damp soil?
Yes, it can work in average to wet soil as long as the site is not constantly flooded.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Why Choose Pro Growers of New England for Maple Trees?
Maple trees are planted for impact — vibrant fall color, strong branching structure, and long-term landscape presence. At Pro Growers of New England, our maples are grown locally and selected specifically for performance in New England soil and climate conditions.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21006
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