Acer freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'

A handsome, vigorous tree which has green leaves with a silvery underside and clear-red veins that turn spectacular shades of crimson-red and orange in autumn. Acer x freemanii is a vigorous tree and will quickly develop an oval head and pleasing autumn colours.

Ideal for group planting to create a vivid autumn colour display or for growing as a specimen, standalone tree.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil. Acer x freemanii has autumn colour which will generally be more intense in more acidic soils!
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Acer x freemanii grows to be a medium sized or eventually large tree with a narrow, domed crown when mature.
  • Height: 20 m (65 ft) / [up to 10 m (32 ft) in ten years]
  • Spread: 10 m (32 ft) / [5 m (16 ft) in ten years]