The Davey Nursery

Maturing at a height of 50 to 60 feet and a spread of 20 feet, Armstrong is a good tree for narrow planting areas. Small green leaves of summer turning yellow-orange in the fall.

Hardiness Zones: 4-9

Habit: deciduous

Growth rate: fast

Ideal planting location: part shade/part sun to full sun; well-drained soil; moderate drought and heat tolerance.

Form: upright tree with silver-gray bark; trees are shorter in southern range.

Height: 50 to 60 feet

Width: 15 to 25 feet

Leaf: 2 to 4 inches, opposite/subopposite, green leaves; red, orange and yellow fall color; one of the first maples to develop fall color.