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Acer x freemanii


Freeman Maple




Origin:  Acer rubrum and Acer saccharinum freely hybridize, with the resulting offspring often with diverse effect, the cultivar 'Morgan' is a result of this hybridization.
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A hybrid cross between A. saccharinum and A. rubrum both native to North America. The hybrid combines the fast growth of the former often with the autumn colour characteristics of the later, many selections or cultivars have resulted. Preferable over the somewhat libellous A. saccharinum but not A. rubrum.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genus
Acer
Species
x freemanii
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2 - 8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - 20
Height
12-18 m
Spread
6-12 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchApril
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Grey bark, smooth and thin during early growth, becoming slightly marked as tree ages.
Leaf Description
The leaves grow in opposite arrangements. Simple 3-5 lobed leaf blades.
Flower Description
Globular clusters of inflorescences that bloom in early spring.
Notable Specimens
The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
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