Maple ‘Autumn Blaze’

Description

Acer freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’

Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Size:  55′ high x 40′ wide
Tree Form: Upright, spreading
Growth Rate: Fast
Fall Color:  Vibrant Orange to Red

Description: A cross between red and silver maple, this hardy, seedless variety features deeply lobed ‘classic’ maple leaves that turn from green throughout the season to an intense, fiery red in fall. A terrific, fast growing ornamental shade tree with excellent disease resistance. 

Ornamental Features:  Attractive green lobed foliage in summer puts on a spectacular show as the weather cools in long-lasting shades of orange and red. Provides an absolutely stunning contrast against a clear blue autumn sky.

Landscape Attributes: Deciduous tree with an attractive, upright, oval form. Seedless, hardy, and low maintenance. Makes an excellent shade tree.