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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.
Mike's
Opinion
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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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