Maple

Acer x freemanii  'Jeffersred'

• Height:   50-60'
• Spread:   40'
• Shape:   Dense Oval Head
• Exposure:   Full Sun
• Fall Foliage:   Orange/Red
• Zone:   4-7

This hybrid of silver and red maple has experienced phenomenal popularity due to its ascending branch habit, rapid growth rate, drought tolerance when established, ability to grow in most soils, beautiful fall color and form. It was selected as the 1997 Iowa Tree of the year. 2004 Urban Tree of the year, Society of Municipal Arborists. Own root. (C®)

Acer saccharum

• Height:   50-75'
• Spread:   50'
• Shape:   Upright, Rounded
• Exposure:   Full Sun
• Fall Folaige:   Yellow/Red
• Zone:   3-7

This wonderful shade tree is undoubtedly the largest and finest of our native maples. Slow to medium in growth rate and very hardy, it prefers rich, well-drained soil. Fall color is simply spectacular, ranging from rich, brilliant yellows to all shades of oranges and red.

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red'

• Height:   35'-40'
• Spread:   25'
• Shape
• Exposure:   Full Sun 
• Fall Foliage:   Same 
• Zone:   4-7

This Norway maple selection is similar to 'Crimson King', but with a somewhat slower growth rate and what some consider slightly better color. A dense shade tree, it has a straight trunk with a well-shaped canopy. The glossy foliage is an excellent maroon red all season.

Acer x freemanii 'Bailston'

• Height:   40-45'
• Spread:   20-40'
• Shape:   Upright Oval
• Exposure:   Full Sun
• Fall Foliage:   Red/Orange
• Zone:   4-7

Selected because of its superior habit and fall color, Matador™ turns deeper red than Autumn Blaze® and colors more consistently than Sienna Glen®. An adaptable tree with an upright, symmetrical form. Gains its fall color a bit later than other cultivars and holds its leaves longer. Excellent choice for lawn, street or park

Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'

• Height:   45'
• Spread.  40'
• Shape:   Oval
• Exposure:   Full Sun
• Fall Folaige:   Yellow
• Zone:   4-7

This attractive Norway selection makes a stunning accent plant in your yard or landscape. The foliage is bright golden yellow, especially when young, and the color holds well through the summer. Princeton Gold® Maples will generally maintain a uniformed oval shape, adding color and contrast to both rural and urban landscapes alike. 

Acer saccharinum

• Height:   60-100'
• Spread:   40-50'
• Shape:   Oval, Loose
• Exposure:   Full Sun
• Fall Foliage:   Yellow
• Zone:    3-7

The fastest growing species of American maple, this very hardy native combines graceful form, vigorous growth, and tolerance for a variety of extreme conditions. Foliage provides a nice ornamental effect from the silvery undersides of the leaves. Due to their large size, Silver Maples also provide  shade and protection from the elements in any landscape.