Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ – Autumn Blaze® Maple

Botanical Name: Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’

Alternate Name: Autumn Blaze® Freeman Maple

The Autumn Blaze® Maple (Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’) is a fast-growing deciduous maple. As this tree matures, it develops a beautifully-shaped oval or pyramidal crown with upright, densely spaced scaffold branches. Autumn Blaze® is a cross between a Red Maple (Acer rubrum) and a Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum). It grows to a height of 40-55 feet and a width of 30-40 feet.

This stunning maple is said to have all the best qualities from its parent trees. From the Red Maple – its hardiness, graceful growth habit and reliable, vibrant fall color. From the Silver Maple – its fast growth rate and ability to adapt to the site conditions. Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ is named after Oliver M. Freeman who developed this hybrid in the 1930s.

The leaves are mid-green, with 5 deeply divided lobes. This hybrid often does not bloom or develop seeds, or if it does, they are sparse. The leaves provide a stunning spectacle in the fall, living up to their name and turning illuminated shades of orange red and crimson.

Once established, the Autumn Blaze® Maple has some tolerance for drought conditions, making it suitable for use as a street tree. This tree is not susceptible to any serious diseases or insect pests.

Description

Height: 40-55 ft.
Width: 30-40 ft.
Shape: Pyramidal/Oval
Flower Color: Greenish Yellow/Red
Flowering Time: Rarely flowers
Fall Color: Bright Orange-Red, Crimson
Features: Spectacular fall display
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Watering: Moderate/Heavy & Regular
Soil: Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4-8
Uses: Shade tree, street tree, lawn tree, accent tree, rain garden, park tree
Similar Trees: Sienna Glen® Maple (Acer x freemanii ‘Sienna’), Pacific Sunset® Maple (Acer x truncatum ‘Warrenred’), Celebration® Maple (Acer x freemanii ‘Celzam’)

Additional information

Shape

Oval, Pyramidal

Flower Color

Green, Red, Yellow

Flowering Time

Non-flowering

Fall Color

Bright Orange, Crimson, Red

Growth Rate

Fast

Uses

Accent Tree, Lawn Tree, Park Tree, Rain Gardens, Shade Tree, Street Tree

USDA Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Mature Height

40'-50'

Mature Width

30'-40'

Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade

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