AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE

Plant Name: Autumn Blaze Maple
Scientific Name: Acer × freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ — Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple
Mature Height: 40–50 ft
Mature Spread: 30–40 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; 5–10 gal per watering while establishing, 2–3 times/week during hot, dry weather; 15–25 gal per watering once established during extended dry periods
Foliage: Medium green, deeply lobed maple leaves; deciduous
Fall Color: Brilliant orange-red to scarlet
Flower Color: Inconspicuous reddish flowers
Bloom Time: Early spring
Fruit: Paired winged samaras, reddish to brown, produced in spring
Hardiness Zones: 3–8 (−40°F to 20°F)
Features: Fast-growing shade tree; strong central leader; broad oval crown; dependable fall color; adaptable to a range of soils
Additional Facts: Autumn Blaze is a hybrid of Red Maple and Silver Maple selected for fast growth and reliable red-orange fall color. It develops a more compact crown than many Silver Maples while retaining rapid growth. Occasionally called "Prescott Blaze Maple" locally.