Maple Tree Seeds – Autumn Blaze

The Autumn Blaze Maple (Freeman Maple) is a hybrid tree admired for its brilliant red-orange fall foliage and rapid growth. Known for its adaptability and resilience, this variety combines the best traits of red and silver maples, making it an excellent choice for landscaping, patios, and borders. It thrives in diverse climates and requires minimal maintenance, offering both beauty and shade to outdoor spaces.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree

• Variety Name: Autumn Blaze (Freeman Maple)

• Growth Rate: Fast-growing; can reach 40–50 feet tall and 30–40 feet wide

• Foliage: Green in spring and summer; vibrant red-orange in fall

• Maintenance: Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established

• Growing Season: Best planted in early spring or fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 3–5: April–June

  • Zones 6–8: February–April or September–October

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil; adaptable to various soil types

• Watering: Moderate; consistent watering during the first growing season recommended

• Uses: Ideal for patios, driveways, garden borders, and open landscapes