Acer×freemani named `DTR 102`

Abstract

This new variety of Acer×freemani was discovered in Urbana, Ill.; it shares some of the characteristics of both parent trees Acer rubrum and Acer saccharinum is a dense crown, heavy leaf population, substantial limb scaffold, rapid rate of growth, resistance to drought and winter crown damage, and a brilliant red fall color each October on all parts of the leaves on all ages of trees.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinctive variety of Acer×freemani named `DTR 102`, as described and illustrated herein, that differs from all other varieties by the unique combination of characteristics intermediate between red and silver maples with (1) simultaneous red fall color on all leaves of all ages of trees; (2) broadly ovate crown, short trunk, central but not dominant leader, and numerous ascending main branches; and (3) drought resistance and rapid growth of silver maple without the susceptibility to crown damage or breakage due to excessive snow loads.