Shade TREES
Autumn Blaze Red Maple
Acer freemanii
Tree Description: A Silver maple and red maple hybrid cultivar up to 50 feet tall with 40 ft spread. Autumn Blaze has the finest traits of both parents. Like the red maple, it has a nicely balanced branching habit. It also shares silver maples drought tolerance and its lacy leaves. Deciduous.
Twig/Bark: Gray and smooth becoming darker gray, deeply furrowed with rough ridges with age. Maple bark has a tendency to crack due to subsequent drops in temperature.
Leaf: Lacy shape like silver maple. Fall color orange to red.
Flower/Fruit: Seed pods are bright red and showy early spring.
Habitat: Will grow in wide range of drainage conditions but is only moderately tolerant of drought. Does best in moist area.
All plants, as well as size, color and cultivar, will vary based upon availability.
13206 Asher Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-897-4931
Monday-Friday: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Saturday: 9AM-12PM
Sunday: Closed