Black Locust vs Autumn Blaze Maple - TreeTime.ca

Black Locust vs Autumn Blaze Maple

Acer x freemanii Jeffersred

Robinia pseudoacacia

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Autumn Blaze Maple
Black Locust

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.

Black Locust is an attractive tree. Its distinctive leaves are made of about a dozen bright green leaflets. It also notable for its fragrant white flowers, which smell of citrus.

Black Locust can grow in many situations, but prefers dry areas with lots of sun. It is robust and is an excellent choice for establishing shade in dry, open areas.

Important note: Much of the Black Locust is toxic to humans and livestock, including seeds, bark, and leaves.

Autumn Blaze Maple Quick Facts

Black Locust Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


Fall colour: stunning red orange
Bark: dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Flowers: Creamy white flowers in a pyramidal shape bloom in may-june
Seeds: dark brown peapod-like pods
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: false acacia, yellow locust