Autumn Blaze® Maple
Acer x freemanii 'Jeffsred'
An improved hybrid with brilliant, long lasting orange-red fall color, a uniform branching habit and rapid growth rate. Thrives in much warmer climates extending well into the deep south and west. An excellent lawn, park or street tree. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | Ay-ser free-MAN-i |
| Key feature: | Fall Color |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 9, 14 - 17, 26, 28, 31 - 44 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Rapid grower 50 to 60 ft. tall, 40 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0128 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Lore
Named the 2004 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municpal Arborists.
An improved hybrid with brilliant, long lasting orange-red fall color, a uniform branching habit and rapid growth rate. Thrives in much warmer climates extending well into the deep south and west. An excellent lawn, park or street tree. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: winter.
Lore
Named the 2004 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municpal Arborists.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | Ay-ser free-MAN-i |
| Key feature: | Fall Color |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 9, 14 - 17, 26, 28, 31 - 44 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Rapid grower 50 to 60 ft. tall, 40 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0128 |
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