Botanical Name: Acer freemanii rubrum Jeffersred
Common Names: Red Maple, Freemans Maple, ,Red Maple, Freemans Maple, Acer Autumn Red,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed
Description:
Large, domed deciduous tree with fantastic red Autumn foliage. Crossed between Acer rubrum and saccharinum, this maple is also known as 'Autumn Blaze'. 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, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Formal Garden, Verge, Wind Break
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Will tolerate a wide range of soils including wet, clay and acidic soil. Also will tolerate a moderate amount of pollution making it suitable for street tree usage. Unsuitable for use under power lines - has a strong central leader. Prune to improve branching structure. Generally pest and disease free.
Plant Care
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: TBA
Drought: TBA
Frost: High
Wind: TBA
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