Mountain Maple vs Autumn Blaze Maple - TreeTime.ca

Mountain Maple vs Autumn Blaze Maple

Acer spicatum

Acer x freemanii Jeffersred

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

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Autumn Blaze Maple

Used to growing in the shadows of the damp forest, White Maple (aka Mountain Maple) is a great fit for shady and wet areas, such as beneath larger trees. Unlike most of its cousins, the White Maple is a shrub instead of a tree. It's still a maple, however, with sap that can be made into Maple syrup to prove it!

In May and June, the classic shapes of Maple leaves are joined by clusters of green and yellow flowers. Soon after, red samaras (aka helicopter seeds or whirligigs) appear. This distinctive appearance makes White Maple an excellent choice for giving urban yards a unique (and patriotic) look.

Autumn Blaze Maple is a striking maple variety. It is a hybrid between Silver and Red Maple with the preferred qualities of each: the fast growing nature of Silver Maple combined with the brilliant fall color and strength of Red Maple.

Autumn Blaze Maple even provides winter interest with its attractive, upright, oval shaped form. Ideally suited as a shade or accent tree, this maple variety will be your new favorite tree.

Mountain Maple Quick Facts

Autumn Blaze Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: purple to bright red to yellow
Fall colour: stunning red orange
Bark: thin reddish or greyish
Flowers: yellow and green
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: white maple