Autumn Blaze Maple
Fast-Growing • Vibrant Fall Colour • Low Maintenance

The Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer × freemanii ‘Jeffersred’) is one of the most sought-after shade trees for Canadian landscapes — and for good reason. This hybrid maple combines the best traits of Silver Maple and Red Maple, giving you rapid growth, exceptional hardiness, and stunning fiery-red fall colour that stands out in any yard.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Brilliant Fall Colour: Leaves turn a bold, vivid red in autumn — one of the earliest and most reliable colour displays.

• Fast Growth Rate: Quickly establishes into a full, rounded shade tree.

• Strong, Upright Structure: Excellent branch strength compared to other fast growers.

• Urban-Tough: Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including clay, and handles city environments well.

• Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires very little care.

Specs:

• Mature Size: 40–50 ft tall × 30–40 ft wide

• Sun Requirements: Full sun for best colour

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Hardiness: Zone 3

Perfect for driveways, large yards, new developments, and anyone wanting quick shade with incredible fall impact.