Trees

Acer × freemanii 'Jeffersred'

Autumn Blaze Freeman maple

Acer × freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' photographed at Behnke Nurseries, Maryland; licensed exact-cultivar photograph, not current inventory.

Autumn Blaze combines the traits of red and silver maple in a fast-growing shade tree. Ascending branches form a dense oval canopy of deeply lobed green leaves that turns orange to scarlet in autumn. Give its broad crown and root system generous room to develop.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Size: Height: 40–55 ft · Width: 30–40 ft
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA 3–8

Sizes & prices

#10$164.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Shade tree
Form: Upright, dense oval crown
Growth rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Moderate resistance; young shoots may be browsed.
Drought: Some tolerance once established
Wet soil: Occasional wetness tolerated
Clay soil: Tolerated

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Caterpillar host: Moths

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivated selection of a hybrid between native red and silver maples.

Seasonal interest

Fruit: Sparse flowers and winged seeds

Growing & care

Pruning: Develop a strong central leader and well-spaced branches while young, removing competing leaders and weak attachments gradually. Prune after full leaf expansion to reduce sap bleeding; have major structural work assessed by an arborist.
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; clay is tolerated.

Sources & photo credits

University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Extension

NC State Extension

Iowa State University Extension

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.