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Electric fall color!
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Electric fall color!
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Leaves transition from their vivid summer green to a fall show of red.
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Leaves transition from their vivid summer green to a fall show of red.
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Leaves transition from their vivid summer green to a fall show of red.
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Autumn Blaze® Red Maple Tree Care
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Sunlight Select a location with full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day) and well-drained soil.
Watering Rainwater should be enough but in times of drought, or heat, you may want to add a little extra watering to your usual routine.
Fertilizing Loves high nitrogen levels; look for fertilizer that has a high first number, such as 16-4-8 or 12-4-8 formulas.
Brilliant, Easy-to-Grow Fall Color
Why Autumn Blaze® Red Maple Trees?
Imagine eye-catching, reliable red fall color that's second to none - with our Autumn Blaze® Red Maple, you'll get amazing hues and more. And thanks to its fast growth, with gains of 3 to 5 feet per year or more, that dazzling fall show is just a click away.
What else makes the Autumn Blaze® a must-have? It boasts insect and disease resistance in a uniform silhouette - with minimal mess after its leaves drop in the fall. The Autumn Blaze® is truly one-of-a-kind.
It's no wonder why the Autumn Blaze® Red Maple is one of the most popular new tree introductions in history. Best of all, you can plant it and forget it. Because of its hassle-free maintenance, it thrives without much fuss. And these trees aren't bothered by car exhaust, so they're perfect for planting along neighborhood streets. Even better, they adapt to a large range of soil conditions and climates.
Why FastGrowingTrees.com is Better
A hybrid of two famous trees, the red and silver maples, the Autumn Blaze® Red Maple captures the two trees' quality characteristics: Brilliant color, dense branching, and an amazing growth rate. You get these amazing characteristics because we've planted and grown your Autumn Blaze® for the best possible benefits. You'll reap the rewards of our hard work at the nursery with the Autumn Blaze® in your landscape.
We give the Autumn Blaze® our highest recommendation. And landscapers have put this tree in short supply, so we recommend you order while supplies are available. Own an Autumn Blaze® Red Maple Tree of your own!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Allow lots of room for your Autumn Blaze® Maple to grow. Also, select a location with full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day) and well-drained soil. When you're ready to plant, dig a hole that's twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball. Place the Autumn Blaze® Maple inside, holding it straight, and cover with soil. Tamp down as you fill to avoid any air pockets from forming, and water the planting site and cover with mulch to conserve soil moisture.
2. Watering: Rainwater should be enough but in times of drought, or heat, you may want to add a little extra watering to your usual routine. If you're not sure when to water, simply check the soil about 2 inches down - if the soil is dry at this depth, it's time to water.
3. Fertilizing: Autumn Blaze® Maples typically do best when nitrogen levels are high; therefore, look for fertilizer bags that have high first numbers, such as 16-4-8 or 12-4-8 formula combinations.
4. Pruning: Thin out young plants to 3 to 4 main branches. After blooming in spring, clip the tips of the branches. Make the cut just above the point where a pair of leaves attaches to the stem. Sterilize your cutting tools with rubbing alcohol to ensure a clean cut.
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Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $129 | $19.95 |
| $129 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 40-50 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 30-40 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Botanical Name: | Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 3-8 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
Growing Zones: 3-8 outdoors
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United StatesYour site has fast shipping and I am excited for spring and watching this tree beautify our home. Thank You.
United StatesAutumn Blaze Maple
Tree arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Planted next day following instructions. Very pleased with size and condition of tree. Waiting for spring to see results but I have little doubt it will grow wonderfully.
United StatesAutumn Blaze Maple
I really don't know as we planted it in a dormant condition and hope for it to survive the winter in Wyoming.
United StatesSo far so good!
This tree arrived in good time and in great shape. It was easy to plant and so far is doing well.
United StatesA little surprised when I opened the box. The tree trunk was pencil thin with no leaves. When I called it was explained to me that it was normal for a Fall planting. Just hope it grows in the spring Glad I got the 1-year guarantee
Fast-Growing-Trees.com
We're so sorry for your concerns! It is completely normal for your tree to have lost leaves this time of the year. Please reach out in Spring if you have any concerns about it pushing out new growth and we'll be happy to help!