Light
Full sun for the best color.
Growing guide · Trees
Acer × freemanii
How to grow Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze'.
Shade in summer. Red in October.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 3–8
- Size
- 40–50 ft tall, 30–40 ft wide
- Spacing
- 35–40 ft from other large trees; 20 ft or more from buildings and pavement.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Deep watering weekly for two summers. After that, it handles average dry spells.
Planting and soil
Spring or fall. Set the root flare at soil level; don't bury the trunk. Mulch wide, not deep.
Feeding
Usually none. Slightly acidic soil keeps the leaves green.
Pruning
Late winter while young, to one strong central leader. Remove narrow crotches early.
Through the year
Red flowers in early spring. Green summer canopy. Orange-red fall color from late September into October.
If something's off
Yellow leaves with green veins mean the soil is too alkaline. Narrow branch angles can split in storms; prune young.
Why we stock it: Real shade in a reasonable number of years, with reliable fall color.
Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze'from $99.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Freeman Maple 'Autumn Blaze'from $99.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it