Name: Acer rubrum 'Armstrong Gold'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Acer rubrum 'Armstrong Gold'

Common name

Red Maple ‘Armstrong Gold’

Type

TREE

Family

Sapindaceae

Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong Gold’, also known as Armstrong Gold maple or Armstrong Gold red maple, is an ornamental tree remarkable for its narrow, columnar, and very uniform habit. Its slender silhouette makes it an excellent choice for residential streets, entrances, driveways, small lots, and landscapes where lateral space is limited. Thanks to its steady growth and elegant vertical form, this red maple adds height, structure, and a lasting presence to the garden without cluttering the space.

Its bright green foliage remains dense and decorative throughout the growing season, creating a refined effect in modern, urban, or residential landscapes. In autumn, Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong Gold’ stands out with a vibrant golden yellow coloration, sometimes tinged with orange, which brightens the landscape and extends visual interest at the end of the season. This unique autumnal hue differentiates it from other red maples often associated with red or scarlet colors.

Very hardy and well-suited to Quebec's climate, Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong Gold’ tolerates various growing conditions, especially cool, moist, and well-drained soils. It establishes easily in full sun or partial shade, where it develops beautiful foliage density and optimal autumn coloration. Low-maintenance once established, this columnar red maple is an excellent choice for homeowners, municipalities, and landscape professionals seeking a durable, elegant, easy-to-care-for tree perfectly adapted to urban spaces as well as residential gardens.

Care guide

Care level

Low to moderate

Choosing this plant

Main benefit

Its narrow columnar habit combined with magnificent golden yellow autumn colour makes it an ideal tree for restricted spaces.

Street tree, front yard tree, or tree for large landscapes where lateral space is limited.

Container growing

Pot culture is only possible during the first few years. Use a deep container with rich, well-draining soil and ensure regular watering.

Seasonal care

Remove dead or damaged branches as needed and maintain mulch at the base to retain soil moisture.

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate to regular

Humidity

Charges

Fertilization

Compost or fertilizer for trees in spring.

Soil type

Well-drained, average to rich

Soil pH

Acid to neutral

Minimum temperature

-35°C

Propagation method

Grafting

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Subtle red

Fruiting

Red samaras turning brownish at maturity

Foliage color

Green, golden yellow in autumn

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Narrow columnar

Height

40-50 ft (12-15 m)

Width

4 m (13 ft)

Growth rate

Fast

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants

Hosta, astilbe, ferns

Spacing

10-13 ft (3-4 m)

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.