Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’)
A cross between Red and Silver Maple, which combines the best features of both parents. Drought tolerance of Silver Maple and brilliant orange-red fall color of Red Maple. Good branching habit. Excellent urban tree.
Mature Height: 50′
Mature Spread: 40′
Zone: 3
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Tolerant to a wide variety of soils
Nurseryman’s Notes: This is a great shade tree! Fast growing (24″ to 36″ per year) with amazing orange to red to burgundy fall color. Few pest or disease problems and tolerant of tough, clay soils or wetter soils.