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Japanese Maple vs Autumn Blaze Maple

Acer palmatum

Acer x freemanii Jeffersred

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Japanese Maple
Autumn Blaze Maple

Japanese Maple is one of the most popular accent maples. Its long, fingered lobed leaves can be variegated in the summer with lighter shades of green, red, or even purple. Its autumn colour is a brilliant red that is uncommon in most plants, which adds nice contrast to your yard when planted near other trees.


The Japanese Maple is a diverse variety, there are over 1,000 cultivars with different sizes, shapes, and colours.

This species is extremely popular with bonsai enthusiasts.

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.

Japanese Maple Quick Facts

Autumn Blaze Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright red to yellow
Fall colour: stunning red orange
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: palmate maple, smooth japanese maple