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Autumn Blaze Red Maple (Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred') — mature, plantedBestseller

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Autumn Blaze Red Maple

Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred'

Brilliant orange-red fall color and fast shade on a tough, adaptable trunk.

$60

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Height: 4-5 ft.

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4-5 ft.

$60

Fast GrowingFall ColorShadeAdaptable

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Why you'll love it

A fast, easy way to a finished landscape

A fast grower — expect quick, satisfying progress every season.

Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
40 ft. - 50 ft. tall · 30 ft. - 40 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 3–8
  • Fast Growing
  • Fall Color
  • Shade
  • Adaptable

The Arbor Buddy difference

Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

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About this tree

Autumn Blaze is a hybrid red maple that reaches 40-50 ft. tall and 30-40 ft. wide with a uniform, rounded canopy. It grows fast - often 3 ft. or more per year - and is hardy across USDA zones 3-8, making it one of the most popular shade trees in the country. Its signature long-lasting orange-red autumn foliage is unmatched, and the tree shrugs off heat, clay soils, and urban conditions. Use it as a fast-growing lawn centerpiece or street tree where you want quick shade and a fall show.

USDA hardiness zones 3–8

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height
40 ft. - 50 ft.
Mature width
30 ft. - 40 ft.
Growth rate
Fast
USDA zones
3-8
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs
Moderate
Soil
Adaptable, Well Drained
Spacing
30 ft. - 40 ft.

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and adaptable, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 30 ft. - 40 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune lightly in late winter to shape; for a formal hedge, trim the sides and top once or twice through the growing season to keep it dense.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly does it provide shade?+

Autumn Blaze is a fast grower, often adding 3 ft. or more per year, so it delivers usable shade within just a few seasons.

How far from my house should I plant it?+

Give it at least 20-30 ft. from structures and other trees to accommodate its 30-40 ft. mature spread.

Does it produce messy seeds?+

Autumn Blaze is nearly seedless, so you avoid the prolific samaras that other red maples drop.

What zones is it hardy in?+

It thrives across USDA zones 3 through 8 and tolerates heat, clay, and urban conditions well.

Shipping

Orders $99+
FREE shipping
Orders under $99
$20 flat
Lead time
Ships in 1–2 weeks via ground carrier

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Mature width30 ft. - 40 ft.40 ft. - 70 ft.40 ft. - 70 ft.30 ft. - 50 ft.40 ft. - 70 ft.
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USDA zones3–83–84–96–94–8

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