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Acer x freemani Autumn Blaze® ('Jeffersred')
Autumn Blaze® Freeman Maple: Patent PP4,864
- » Very adaptable, easy to grow
- » Brilliant red fall color
- » Tolerates moist soils
- » Drought tolerant once established
- Category:Tree
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:40-50 ft
- Spread:30-40 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This cross between Acer rubrum & Acer Saccharinum will knock your socks off with its combination of solid structure, attractive form & amazing fall color. It combines well the habit of Acer rubrum with the fast growth and adaptable nature of Acer saccharinum. Its leaves are deeply cut, medium green for most of the season then change to brilliant red in the fall.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Supports Bees |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer x freemani Autumn Blaze®
Fertilize yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in winter to clean up any broken branches and to remove crossing branches.