Freeman Maple

Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred' AUTUMN BLAZE Sapindaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Newman Meadow, Urban Tree Collection, Bioswale Garden

Source of plant

Schichtel's Nursery, Arborvillage Farm Nursery

Description

Rapid-growing tree, reaching 40' to 50' in height, with an oval-rounded head, and ascending branch structure with central leader. Foliage deep green, deeply lobed, developing excellent orange-red fall color, that persists later than that of many cultivars. May be more drought-tolerant than A. rubrum cultivars.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

fall color