Acer xfreemanii Marmo
Easy to grow & great fall color.
From the Chicagoland Grows® Collection, we bring you a large, deciduous shade tree with a uniform, upright-oval habit and a strong central leader. Branch structure and general strength of the plant have proven to be superior to that of silver maple. No seed is produced. Easily transplanted B & B or from containers as a small tree. With the exception of extremely dry locations, adapts well to most site conditions in full sun or light shade. Drought and alkaline soil tolerance are superior to red maple. Has shown excellent resistance to frost cracking in field evaluations. Marmo is excellent in parkway plantings or as a large specimen tree, where an upright habit and reduced crown spread are desired. Site adaptability and rapid establishment make this selection an excellent candidate for residential and commercial landscapes, especially in the urban environment.
Who Am I?
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Common Name:Marmo Maple
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Botanical Name:Acer xfreemanii 'Marmo'
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Type:Tree
Cultural Details
TYPE
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Full sun
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Tolerant of alkaline soils
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Superior drought tolerance compared to red maples
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4-8
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Spring
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20-25' tall by 15-18' tall in 10 years, 70' tall by 35' wide at maturity
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Excellent as an established landscape specimen. Young plants may be susceptible to leafhoppers and cottony maple scale.
What Makes Me Special?
Landscape Use
Origin
Selected from several specimens, planted in the 1920's near Lake Marmo on the grounds of The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois.
