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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
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
Combine Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze'
Plant Sale lists Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze' as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
