Fast-Growing Hybrid Maple with Spectacular Orange-Red Fall Color
Autumn Blaze Maple features rapid growth and brilliant orange-red fall color that combines the best traits of red and silver maples. This superior hybrid maple delivers exceptional autumn display, fast establishment, and strong adaptability, making it perfect for specimen plantings, street trees, and quickly adding shade and fall color to landscapes.
Key Features
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Spectacular Orange-Red Fall Color: Brilliant fiery orange to deep red autumn display that rivals sugar maples
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Rapid Growth: Fast-growing tree quickly establishes shade and presence in the landscape
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Hybrid Vigor: Combines the brilliant fall color of red maple with the fast growth of silver maple
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Strong Structure: Develops well-formed oval crown with stronger branching than silver maple
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Adaptable Performer: Tolerates various soil conditions and urban environments
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun
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Mature Size: 50-60' tall x 40-50' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 3-8
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Type: Deciduous tree
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Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and structure. Remove dead or crossing branches as needed. May require structural pruning when young.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, street trees, large residential landscapes, and parks. Excellent choice for quickly establishing shade and adding reliable fall color. Pairs beautifully with evergreens, ornamental grasses, and fall-blooming perennials. Ideal for new construction sites and properties needing fast-growing shade trees.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates various soil types including clay and slightly alkaline conditions. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment and during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
