Autumn Blaze

February 25, 2024 Post a Comment

Autumn blaze

Soil Type	Adaptable, Well Drained
Fall Color	Red
Shipping Restriction	AZ

How tall does Autumn Blaze grow?

It is a fast-growing, deciduous tree which can reach heights of about 35 feet tall with a 30 feet spread. It is hardy to -25 degrees (Zones 3-8). Plant Autumn Blaze in full sun with moist, well-drained soil.

What is the difference between Autumn Blaze and red maple?

In the wild, red maple naturally grows in lower, wetter areas and is able to tolerate extended flooding, but is very sensitive to salt spray, soil salt and road salt. Autumn Blaze is more drought tolerant than red maple and is somewhat tolerant of salt spray as well as road salt, but doesn't tolerate salt in its soil.

What is the difference between October Glory and Autumn Blaze?

“October Glory” sometimes has both orange and bright red leaves on its branches at the same time and their color is long-lasting. “Autumn Blaze” has insignificant flowers. Its medium green leaves have five lobes, deep red veins and red stems but at 3 to 4 inches wide, they are smaller than "October Glory's" leaves.

Is Autumn Blaze maple messy?

Maple 'Autumn Blaze' in fall. * What it is: One of the best new shade-tree hybrids, notable for brilliant red fall foliage, storm-resistant branches, resistance to bugs and disease, good drought-tolerance and lack of messy seed pods.

What is the lifespan of an Autumn Blaze maple?

The life expectancy of an Autumn Blaze maple tree is 60 years.

Is Autumn Blaze a fast growing tree?

This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.

How close to the house can you plant an Autumn Blaze maple?

How far should I plant my Autumn Blaze from my house? Just as with any large tree, your maple should be planted at least 15-20 feet away from your home in order to avoid foundation damage.

How long does it take for Autumn Blaze tree to mature?

Autumn Blaze Maples reach a mature height of about 40 to 50 feet after approximately 15 to 20 years.

What is the prettiest maple tree?

Most Colorful Maple Trees

Coral Bark Japanese Maple. Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Growing Zones 5-8.
Red Dragon Japanese Maple. Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Red Dragon' ...
Autumn Blaze Maple. Acer x freemanii. ...
October Glory Maple. Acer rubrum 'October Glory' ...
Red Maple Tree. Acer rubrum. ...
Red Sunset Maple. Acer rubrum 'Franksred'

Should I plant an Autumn Blaze maple?

If you live in these zones, there's no reason to hesitate. Plant these maples in the fall or spring in a site with full sun. Autumn Blaze maple tree care is easiest if the trees are planted in well-drained, moist, fertile soil. However, like silver maple, Autumn Blaze tolerates poor soil as well.

Should I prune my Autumn Blaze maple?

Maintaining autumn blaze maples requires regular pruning every 3 to 5 years. Regular pruning helps keep the structure of the tree sound and prevent some of the issues discussed/illustrated below. I planted an Autumn Blaze at my parent's house 15 years ago and I prune it every year!

Which maple tree has the best fall color?

The Best Maple Trees For Fall Colors

Japanese maple.
Striped mapl. ...
Autumn blaze maple. ...
Sugar maple. ...
Norway maple. ...
American Red maple. ...
Amur maple.

Why doesn't My Autumn Blaze turn red?

Weather Impact Early frosts reduce the amount of red pigmentation. A sudden cold snap can turn the maple leaves brown overnight. Also, overly warm autumn weather will delay the foliage color change and cause the red pigmentation to be dull and pale. Stress will also prevent the leaves from turning red.

Can you tap a Autumn Blaze?

You can tap all Maple trees and their relatives except for the Norway maple (most commonly seen as the purple leaved Crimson King – it doesn't run sap in the spring.) This includes silver maple, freeman maple (autumn blaze and others,) box elder, sugar maple, amur maple, and swamp maple.

Is the Autumn Blaze red maple a good tree?

Autumn Blaze Maples are a hybrid cross between the Silver Maple and Red Maple. Therefore, their best qualities are combined to create a tough, fast growing maple that's full of benefits. And whether your soil is acidic, basic or anything in between, your Autumn Blaze Maples will adapt and thrive. They aren't picky!

Why is my Autumn Blaze maple turning red in summer?

A maple tree that turns red in summer might have a case of iron chlorosis. A maple tree that turns red in summer might have a case of iron chlorosis. One of the maple trees in my yard is looking like fall has arrived because it is already turning red.

Why is my Autumn Blaze maple turning yellow in summer?

A: Your Autumn Blaze maple has a severe case of chlorosis, a yellowing most commonly caused by a tree's inability to access iron, and sometimes magnesium, from the soil.

How tall is a 10 year old maple tree?

Typically, you can expect a ten-year-old maple tree to be between ten and 15 feet tall. On average, maple trees grow about a foot per year, which is an easy indicator of their age. However, most times, maple trees are moderate growers, so you won't see them grow faster than a foot and a half per year.

Which maple tree is the fastest growing?

Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) In addition to their eye-catching foliage, these trees are also fast-growing. Red maple trees grow up to 24 inches per year, with some reaching nearly 120 feet tall with a 50-foot spread at maturity.