Big Leaf Maple vs Autumn Blaze Maple - TreeTime.ca

Big Leaf Maple vs Autumn Blaze Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Acer x freemanii Jeffersred

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Big Leaf Maple
Autumn Blaze Maple

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

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.

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Autumn Blaze Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 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: yellow to gold
Fall colour: stunning red orange
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple