Acer rubrum x freemani 'Jeffersred' (Autumn Blaze)

freeman maple or red maple

Family	Aceraceae
Plant Type	tree
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	12 - 17 m (40 - 55 ft)
Spread	9 - 14 m (30 - 45 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The tree Acer rubrum x freemani 'Jeffersred' (Autumn Blaze) (freeman maple) bears medium lime flowers during early spring to mid spring. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Acer rubrum x freemani 'Jeffersred' (Autumn Blaze) (freeman maple) has fissured bark. A specimen plant, Acer rubrum x freemani 'Jeffersred' (Autumn Blaze) (freeman maple) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics	Acer rubrum x freemani 'Jeffersred' (Autumn Blaze) tolerates wet sites and compacted soil. In the fall, Acer rubrum x freemani 'Jeffersred' (Autumn Blaze) offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.
Cautions	The growth rate of Acer rubrum x freemani 'Jeffersred' (Autumn Blaze) (freeman maple) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.