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Autumn Blaze® Maple
Acer x freemanii 'Jeffsred'
Pronunciation: AY-ser free-MAN-ee-eye
SKU #00128
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 50 to 60 ft. tall, 40 ft. wide.
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| Description | An improved hybrid with brilliant, long lasting, orange-red fall color, an upright, uniform branching habit and a rapid growth rate. Thrives in warm climates extending well into the deep south and west; will tolerate wet soils with good drainage. An excellent lawn, park or street tree. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Weigela (Weigela); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Switch Grass (Panicum) |
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture but tolerates occasional, mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
| History | Named the 2004 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municpal Arborists. |
| Lore | Acer x freemannii is a hybrid from Acer rubrum and Acer saccharinum parentage. Although natural hybridization does occur between these two species, Oliver Freeman pioneered their controlled breeding in the first half of the 20th of the century. |
Details
| Description | An improved hybrid with brilliant, long lasting, orange-red fall color, an upright, uniform branching habit and a rapid growth rate. Thrives in warm climates extending well into the deep south and west; will tolerate wet soils with good drainage. An excellent lawn, park or street tree. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Flower Color | Green |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Weigela (Weigela); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Switch Grass (Panicum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture but tolerates occasional, mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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History
| History | Named the 2004 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municpal Arborists. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Acer x freemannii is a hybrid from Acer rubrum and Acer saccharinum parentage. Although natural hybridization does occur between these two species, Oliver Freeman pioneered their controlled breeding in the first half of the 20th of the century. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Autumn Blaze® Maple produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Autumn Blaze® Maple evergreen or deciduous?
Autumn Blaze® Maple is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Autumn Blaze® Maple?
Autumn Blaze® Maple is Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Autumn Blaze® Maple resistant to pests or animals?
Very Wet Areas
How fast does Autumn Blaze® Maple grow?
Autumn Blaze® Maple has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Autumn Blaze® Maple?
Autumn Blaze® Maple grows in an Upright habit.
What color are Autumn Blaze® Maple flowers?
Autumn Blaze® Maple produces Green flowers.
What color is the foliage of Autumn Blaze® Maple?
Autumn Blaze® Maple has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Autumn Blaze® Maple?
Good companion plants for Autumn Blaze® Maple include: Weigela (Weigela); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Switch Grass (Panicum).
How do I care for Autumn Blaze® Maple?
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture but tolerates occasional, mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
What is the history of Autumn Blaze® Maple?
Named the 2004 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municpal Arborists.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.