Red Maple Autumn Blaze

Acer freemanii rubrum Autumn Blaze

The Acer × freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’, also known as the Autumn Blaze Maple, is a popular hybrid maple tree that showcases stunning autumn color, rapid growth, and adaptability. It’s a hybrid between the red maple (Acer rubrum) and silver maple (Acer saccharinum), blending the best qualities of both species.


Key Features:

Appearance:

  • Height and Spread: Grows 15–25 meters (50–80 feet) tall with a spread of 12–15 meters (40–50 feet). It has a symmetrical, oval to rounded canopy.
  • Leaves: Its deeply lobed, green leaves are reminiscent of its red maple parent, turning vibrant red-orange to scarlet in the fall. This consistent, brilliant fall color is one of its standout features.

Growth:

  • Fast-Growing: It can grow up to 1–1.5 meters (3–5 feet) per year, making it an excellent choice for quickly creating shade or enhancing a landscape.
  • Long-Lived: Unlike pure silver maple, this hybrid is more robust and less prone to structural issues.

Flowers:

  • Produces small, inconspicuous red flowers in early spring, adding subtle seasonal interest.

Growing Conditions:

Light Requirements:

  • Thrives in full sun, though it can tolerate light shade.

Soil:

  • Adaptable to various soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
  • Prefers well-draining soils but tolerates occasional waterlogging, a trait inherited from its silver maple parent.

Water:

  • Moderate water needs when young. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant.

Hardiness:

  • Can withstand cold winters and warm summers.

Advantages:

  1. Spectacular Fall Color: One of the most consistent and brilliant autumn displays.
  2. Fast Growth: Ideal for quickly creating shade or filling large spaces.
  3. Low Maintenance: Pest and disease resistant, with minimal pruning required.
  4. Hybrid Strength: Combines the silver maple’s adaptability with the red maple’s strong wood and vibrant color.
  5. Versatile: Perfect for urban settings, parks, streets, and large residential landscapes.

Potential Considerations:

  1. Branch Strength: Although stronger than silver maple, the tree’s rapid growth can sometimes lead to weaker branch unions. Regular structural pruning when young can help prevent issues.
  2. Size: Its large mature size may not be suitable for small yards or planting near structures or powerlines.

Planting & Care Tips:

  • Spacing: Allow ample space for its mature size to avoid overcrowding.
  • Mulching: Add a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
  • Pruning: Prune during dormancy (late winter) to maintain a strong structure.
  • Watering: Ensure consistent watering during the first few years to establish a deep root system.

$48.45$322.25 inc. GST

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Height: 1.5 - 2m

Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $44.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $66.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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