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Acer rubrum Autumn Flame

Autumn Flame Red Maple

A fast-growing tree and one of the first to show its outstanding, scarlet fall colour which lasts well into the season. It can grow in lowlands, handle excessive moisture and dry sites. Somewhat pyramidal in shape with a dense, narrow crown.

  • »  Dense, uniform, round crown
  • »  Greenish-yellow flowers
  • »  Leaves are smaller than those of other cultivars
  • »  Orange-scarlet fall colour begins earlier than most rubrum cultivars
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

15gal
$315.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:12-15 m
  • Spread:10-15 m
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Crimson
• Green
• Orange
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame'

Autumn Flame red maple is noted for its smaller leaves compared to those of other cultivars, its fall colour that develops about two weeks prior to others of the species and excellent scarlet fall colour.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame'

Grows best in full sun and an acidic soil, that is medium to wet, with good drainage.