A vigorous, broadly oval hybrid maple combining the fast growth of silver maple with the brilliant orange-red autumn colour of red maple. A superb, well-shaped deciduous shade tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 14 m H × 10 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze'
Botanically, Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' is a fast-growing tree in the Sapindaceae family. It reaches around 14 m tall and 10 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze'
Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' does best in free-draining, clay and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' in the garden
Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze'
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