Ginkgo Biloba vs Armstrong Maple - TreeTime.ca

Ginkgo Biloba vs Armstrong Maple

Acer x freemanii Armstrong

Ginkgo biloba

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Armstrong Maple
Ginkgo Biloba

The Armstrong Maple has a narrow, upright columnar growth habit. This stunning tree has showy leaves that range from yellow, orange to red in the fall. It is an attractive hybrid of the Red Maple and Silver Maple. It prefers acidic soils and will have some tolerance for drought once mature.

Edward Murray named the Armstrong Maple in 1969 in honor of Oliver M. Freeman of the National Arboretum, who made the first controlled cross between the two species in 1933.

The Ginkgo Biloba is regarded as one of the most distinctive and beautiful of all the deciduous trees, and has remained genetically unchanged for millions of years. Its beautifully fan-shaped leaves develop a clear yellow colour in fall. Graceful and attractive year-round, Ginkgo is the perfect conversation starter in your yard.

Armstrong Maple Quick Facts

Ginkgo Biloba Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange/yellow
Fall colour: golden yellow
Nuts: Edible and tasty, cook before eating
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Toxicity: Uncooked nuts in large quantities
Other Names: armstrong red maple
Other Names: gingko, maidenhair tree