Species: x freemanii

Zone:  5-7b

Type:  Deciduous

Final Height: 40-50'

Shape:  Upright branching, broadly oval

Fall Color:  Brilliant scarlet-red, long lasting

Description:  A hybrid between the Red and Silver Maple, it combines the best features of both.  The drought tolerance of Silver Maple and the fall color of the Red Maple. 

When To Plant: Red maples are successfully planted in the spring or fall.

Where To Plant: Maples like moist, slightly acid, deep soils. They can adapt to clay soil with adequate moisture during dry times but need to have good drainage.

How To Plant: Dig the planting site 2-3 times the diameter of the rootball and the same depth. Water the tree in thoroughly. Supplemental watering should be available until the tree is established. We recommend about a 2-3" layer of shredded mulch around the base of the planting to hold in moisture and prevent weed growth.

Maintenance: Fertilize in the spring with an all-purpose tree fertilizer. Water during drought conditions and keep mulch in place at all times.

More About the Autumn Blaze Maple

Autumn Blaze is a relatively new introduction, and it lives up to its name!  It exhibits brilliant and long lasting orange-red fall color.  This hybrid deserves to be more widely planted, as it combines the best characteristics of the Red and Silver Maples. 

The Red Maple parent contributes a well-balanced branching habit.  From the Silver Maple it inherited increased tolerance to drought and poor soil conditions.  It can be used in what are considered 'tough' sites, such as high clay content. 

Summer foliage is medium green.  Autumn Blaze Maple has a broadly oval crown at maturity, and can reach approximately 50'-60'.