Autumn Blaze Maple Tree

Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer × freemanii 'Jeffersred') is a stunning hybrid tree known for its vibrant fall color and rapid growth rate, making it a popular choice for residential and commercial landscapes. This fast-growing maple combines the best qualities of its parent species, red maple, and silver maple, producing a vigorous tree with beautiful, deeply lobed leaves that turn an eye-catching fiery red in the autumn. With a mature height of 40 to 50 feet and a spread of 30 to 40 feet, Autumn Blaze Maple provides an excellent shade canopy while adding brilliant seasonal interest to your yard. This low-maintenance tree thrives in a variety of soil types, including clay, sandy, and loamy soils, and is highly adaptable to both urban and rural environments. Autumn Blaze Maple prefers full sun, which enhances its fall color and ensures robust growth. It is also tolerant of drought, air pollution, and different pH levels, making it a versatile choice for different climates and landscape settings. Its strong branches and dense crown make it resistant to storm damage, while the absence of surface roots makes it an excellent choice for planting near driveways, sidewalks, or other hardscapes without causing damage. In addition to its striking fall foliage, Autumn Blaze Maple offers year-round beauty and environmental benefits. Its lush green leaves in spring and summer provide shade and cooling benefits, reducing energy costs and creating a comfortable outdoor environment. The tree's adaptability and resilience make it an ideal focal point for large yards, lining driveways, or creating privacy screens. Whether you're looking to add a vibrant splash of fall color or create a comfortable shaded area, Autumn Blaze Maple is an outstanding choice that combines beauty, fast growth, and hardiness, making it a valuable addition to any landscape.