Vibrant Autumn Foliage
Known for striking orange-red to scarlet foliage that creates seasonal interest in suitable climates.
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Autumn Blaze Maple is a popular ornamental maple known for its brilliant orange-red to scarlet fall foliage and attractive branching structure. Commonly associated with the hybrid between red maple and silver maple, this fast-growing tree is valued for shade, seasonal color, and landscape appeal. It is suitable for spacious yards, parks, and larger garden landscapes. Because Autumn Blaze is a named hybrid cultivar, verify seed identity and expected characteristics with the supplier, as seedlings grown from its seeds may not reproduce the parent tree's exact traits.
Known for striking orange-red to scarlet foliage that creates seasonal interest in suitable climates.
Maple trees of this type can develop into substantial shade trees when planted in appropriate locations.
Develops a spreading canopy that can provide shade and visual structure in larger landscapes.
Adds seasonal color and height to spacious gardens, lawns, and park-style landscapes.
| Scientific Name | Acer × freemanii (Autumn Blaze is a named cultivar) |
| Common Name | Autumn Blaze Maple; Freeman Maple |
| Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
| Product Type | Tree Seeds — verify cultivar identity with the supplier |
| Plant Type | Deciduous ornamental shade tree |
| Foliage Color | Green during the growing season; orange-red to scarlet in autumn |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading canopy |
| Mature Height | Named cultivar size varies; seed-grown trees may differ |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing; maintain suitable soil moisture |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally around 3–8, depending on the tree and local conditions |
| Planting Season | Follow seed-specific stratification and sowing recommendations |
| Germination Time | Variable; depends on seed viability and pretreatment |
| Germination Requirements | May require a species-appropriate period of cold-moist stratification |
| Landscape Use | Shade, lawns, parks, and spacious gardens |
| Propagation | Seeds can produce variable seedlings; named cultivars are typically propagated vegetatively |
Autumn Blaze Maple is valued for its impressive fall foliage, shade, and landscape presence. Growing maple trees from seeds can be a rewarding long-term gardening project, although seedlings may not retain the exact characteristics of the named Autumn Blaze cultivar. Verify the seed identity, follow appropriate pretreatment instructions, and provide sufficient room for the tree to mature.
Learn about Autumn Blaze Maple seed germination, fall foliage, and growing requirements.
Not necessarily. Autumn Blaze is a named hybrid maple cultivar, and seed-grown offspring can vary in foliage color, growth habit, and other characteristics. Trees that reliably match the named cultivar are generally produced through vegetative propagation, such as grafting.
Maple seeds can have dormancy requirements that are addressed through cold-moist stratification. The appropriate treatment depends on the seed's identity, maturity, and condition. Confirm the species and follow the supplier's recommended pretreatment before sowing.
Autumn Blaze Maples are known for relatively fast growth and can develop into large shade trees, often reaching approximately 40–55 feet tall under suitable conditions. Mature size and growth rate vary with climate, soil, water availability, and whether the tree is a verified cultivar or a seed-grown plant.