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Acer rubrum Autumn Flame

Autumn Flame Red Maple

A fast-growing tree and one of the first to show its outstanding, scarlet fall colour which lasts well into the season. It can grow in lowlands, handle excessive moisture and dry sites. Somewhat pyramidal in shape with a dense, narrow crown.

  • »  Dense, uniform, round crown
  • »  Greenish-yellow flowers
  • »  Leaves are smaller than those of other cultivars
  • »  Orange-scarlet fall colour begins earlier than most rubrum cultivars
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

15gal
$309.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:12-15 m
  • Spread:10-15 m
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Growth Rate
Fast
Attributes
Deciduous
Fall Color
Flowering Time
Early Spring
Habit
Pyramidal
Rounded
Foliage Color
Crimson
Green
Orange
Landscape uses
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame'

Autumn Flame red maple is noted for its smaller leaves compared to those of other cultivars, its fall colour that develops about two weeks prior to others of the species and excellent scarlet fall colour.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame'

Grows best in full sun and an acidic soil, that is medium to wet, with good drainage.