Acer X freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'
Autumn Blaze Maple
Description
45' tall with a 30' spread. Upright, oval form. Tolerant of drought conditions. Noted for brilliant, orange-red fall color. Not tolerant of alkaline soils.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border
Special Uses
Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.