Autumn Blaze Maple

09/01/2013 | Ken Lain, mountain gardener Trees, Uncategorized

autumn-blaze-mapleLatin Name: Acer X freemanii

Description: The fastest growing of the maples that turn red in fall.  Take wind abuse and heavy snow in early spring.  Broad oval crown. Upright branching habit. Medium green summer foliage and brilliant color in the fall. Retains fall color longer than many cultivars. Tolerants drought conditions.

Size: Ht 40′ x 30′