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Autumn Blaze Red Maple Tree
Acer rubrum 'Autumn Blaze' (A. x freemanii 'Jeffsred')
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Acer rubrum 'Autumn Blaze' is a fast-growing, tall hybrid of red maple and silver maple, featuring a broad, oval to rounded canopy. Also known as a Freeman maple (Acer x freemanii 'Jeffsred'), this deciduous tree showcases blazing red fall color, dense uniform branching, and rapid growth. One of the most popular red maples, ‘Autumn Blaze’ is relatively disease-resistant and tolerant of both dry and wet soil conditions, though it grows best in moist soil.
The Autumn Blaze red maple is an excellent shade tree, ideal for planting in rows along driveways or as a standout specimen. In spring, deep green leaves emerge, transitioning to vibrant crimson and scarlet red hues in fall before shedding. Under optimal conditions, ‘Autumn Blaze’ can grow 3 to 4 feet per year.
How big does Autumn Blaze Red Maple grow?
It grows fast, reaching 40 to 50 feet tall and 30 to 40 feet wide. Expect about 2 feet of growth per year under good conditions, which is why it’s often used as a quick shade tree.
What kind of light and soil does it prefer?
Full sun gives the best color and growth. It likes moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil but adapts to clay, sand, or loam as long as it’s not chronically dry.
How should I water and fertilize it?
Keep the soil evenly moist, especially for young trees. Deep watering during dry spells helps establish strong roots. Fertilize lightly in spring if growth slows or leaves pale.
Does it need pruning or special care?
Prune in late winter to remove crossing or weak branches and to shape the canopy. Avoid over-pruning — it naturally forms a beautiful, balanced structure.
Seasonality
Mature height
30-60 ft.
Mature Width
40 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Ample
Grows Well in Zones
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