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JFS-KW78 Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'JFS-KW78' PP25301 Armstrong Gold®
Red Maple
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Improved 'Armstrong' with better color, form and density. Tighter columnar habit with medium green leaves in summer and vibrant gold to orange fall color. A good street or tight-space shade tree. Intolerant of alkaline soil and Utah Lake secondary water, use is best limited to high elevation areas in Utah.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Good fall color.
Quick answers
How big does JFS-KW78 Red Maple get?
About 40' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does JFS-KW78 Red Maple need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does JFS-KW78 Red Maple need?
Moderate water use.
Will JFS-KW78 Red Maple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy JFS-KW78 Red Maple in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy JFS-KW78 Red Maple wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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