Maple - Autumn Blaze

Plant Description

Autumn Blaze® Maple is a highly popular hybrid of silver and red maple, valued for its rapid growth, strong ascending branch habit, and dependable performance. Once established, it shows good drought tolerance and adapts well to a wide range of soil conditions. Rich green, deeply lobed foliage provides a full summer canopy before turning brilliant orange-red in fall. Selected for both beauty and durability, this tree was named 1997 Iowa Tree of the Year and 2004 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists. Grown on its own roots for long-term strength and stability.

At A Glance

Height (50–60 ft.)
Reaches a mature height of 50 to 60 feet, making it a large shade tree well suited for streets, parks, and spacious residential landscapes.



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Spread (40 ft.)
Develops a canopy approximately 40 feet wide, providing generous shade while maintaining a clean, upright form.



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Shape (Dense oval head)
Forms a dense, oval-shaped crown with strong branch structure and an upright growth habit.



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Exposure (Full Sun)
Performs best in full sun, which promotes rapid growth, strong branching, and the most vibrant fall color.



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Foliage (Rich green, deeply lobed)
Features lush, deeply lobed leaves in a rich green tone throughout the growing season.



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Fall Foliage (Orange-red)
In autumn, foliage turns a striking orange-red, delivering consistent and showy fall color.



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Hardiness Zone (USDA Zones 4–7)
Hardy in Zones 4 through 7, tolerating cold winters and adapting well to urban and residential environments.