Douglas Maple vs Autumn Blaze Maple - TreeTime.ca

Douglas Maple vs Autumn Blaze Maple

Acer glabrum

Acer x freemanii Jeffersred

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Douglas Maple
Autumn Blaze Maple

Douglas Maple is a fast growing, long lived, ornamental tree. It can take on a shrubby or multi-stemmed form with densely packed leaves, making it an excellent tree for privacy screens and hedges.

In the fall, the leaves make a brilliant change to red, orange, or yellow depending on the tree and its sun exposure. Douglas Maple's compact size makes it ideal for planting in urban yards and under power lines.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Douglas Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Douglas Maple Quick Facts

Autumn Blaze Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dull red
Fall colour: stunning red orange
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: box maple, dwarf maple, new mexico maple, rock maple, rocky mountain maple, sierra maple