Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acer freemanii rubrum Autumn Blaze Red Maple, Freemans Maple, ,Red Maple, Freemans Maple, Acer Jeffersred,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Broad Domed, V-Shaped
Description:
Large, domed deciduous tree with fantastic red Autumn foliage. Crossed between Acer rubrum and saccharinum, this maple is also known as 'Jeffersred'. Green, deeply lobed leaves turn an intense red in Autumn, flowers are insignificant that follow in Spring. Can grow to 20m, so ensure adequate space. Very popular used as a large shade tree commercially and domestically. Great street tree and in parks.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Shady Garden
Pests & Diseases: TBA
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aceraceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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