Autumn Blaze Red Maple Tree

Soil Type	Adaptable, Well Drained
Fall Color	Red
Shipping Restriction	AZ

What's the difference between Autumn Blaze and red maple?

In the wild, red maple naturally grows in lower, wetter areas and is able to tolerate extended flooding, but is very sensitive to salt spray, soil salt and road salt. Autumn Blaze is more drought tolerant than red maple and is somewhat tolerant of salt spray as well as road salt, but doesn't tolerate salt in its soil.

How fast do Autumn Blaze red maple trees grow?

Growth Rate This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.

How tall does an autumn blaze maple tree get?

It is a fast-growing, deciduous tree which can reach heights of about 35 feet tall with a 30 feet spread. It is hardy to -25 degrees (Zones 3-8). Plant Autumn Blaze in full sun with moist, well-drained soil.

Is Autumn Blaze maple messy?

Maple 'Autumn Blaze' in fall. * What it is: One of the best new shade-tree hybrids, notable for brilliant red fall foliage, storm-resistant branches, resistance to bugs and disease, good drought-tolerance and lack of messy seed pods.

Does Autumn Blaze red maple have invasive roots?

No, while the Autumn Blaze Maple is a larger tree and therefore has a larger root system, the roots are not considered invasive.

What is the prettiest maple tree?

Most Colorful Maple Trees

• Coral Bark Japanese Maple. Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Growing Zones 5-8.
• Red Dragon Japanese Maple. Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Red Dragon' ...
• Autumn Blaze Maple. Acer x freemanii. ...
• October Glory Maple. Acer rubrum 'October Glory' ...
• Red Maple Tree. Acer rubrum. ...
• Red Sunset Maple. Acer rubrum 'Franksred'

What is the prettiest maple tree in the fall?

The Best Maple Trees For Fall Colors

• Japanese maple.
• Striped mapl. ...
• Autumn blaze maple. ...
• Sugar maple. ...
• Norway maple. ...
• American Red maple. ...
• Amur maple.

What is the lifespan of an Autumn Blaze maple?

The life expectancy of an Autumn Blaze maple tree is 60 years.

How hardy is a Autumn Blaze maple?

Climate. The good news is, Autumn Blaze is a hardy tree that can tolerate most weather conditions, from freezing cold temperatures of the Northern US to the heat and humidity of the southern regions. This high adaptability is thanks to its parent trees, the red and silver maple.

Should I prune my Autumn Blaze maple?

Maintaining autumn blaze maples requires regular pruning every 3 to 5 years. Regular pruning helps keep the structure of the tree sound and prevent some of the issues discussed/illustrated below. I planted an Autumn Blaze at my parent's house 15 years ago and I prune it every year!

How close to the house can you plant an Autumn Blaze maple?

You should plant as far as 25 feet from the house to insure room for growth. Avoid planting shallow rooted maples tree species near sidewalks. Reserve trees that mature higher than 50 feet for areas with at least eight feet between paved areas. This allows adequate space for the tree roots.

What is the fastest growing red maple tree?

Red Maple. If you really want to speed up the process, the fastest growing maple tree is the red maple (Acer ribrum). Prized for its brilliant autumn coloration and ability to adapt to a wide range of habitats, the red maple is also known as the soft maple.

Is Autumn Blaze red maple always red?

In autumn, the leaves of sourwood, sumacs, dogwoods, and some maples often turn red or purple like the Brandywine Maple. Sugar maple leaves can be a brilliant orange. Red Maple trees such as Autumn Blaze Maple or October Glory can have shades of orange and red.

Is Autumn Blaze maple hard or soft?

They are often referred to as a soft maple because they damage easily in wind storms. Yellow fall color. Easily grown in urban soils. Tolerant of higher alkaline levels.

Why is my Autumn Blaze maple turning red in summer?

A maple tree that turns red in summer might have a case of iron chlorosis. A maple tree that turns red in summer might have a case of iron chlorosis. One of the maple trees in my yard is looking like fall has arrived because it is already turning red.

Why is my Autumn Blaze maple turning yellow in summer?

A: Your Autumn Blaze maple has a severe case of chlorosis, a yellowing most commonly caused by a tree's inability to access iron, and sometimes magnesium, from the soil.

How do you take care of Autumn Blaze maple?

Like many landscape trees, autumn blaze maple trees need little care. You must keep the soil around their roots moist while they're still young. These trees only need pruning every three to five years in late spring or early summer.

Is a red maple a messy tree?

The red maple is not considered to be as messy as some of the other maple varieties.

How far should a red maple be planted from a house?

A mature red maple can grow 40 to 60 feet high with variable spread depending on the cultivar. When planting a tree of this size, I would provide at least 20 feet of space from the house. More space is better to allow for horizontal spread of branches.