Autumn Flame Red Maple Tree is a fast-growing deciduous tree that thrives in zones 3-9. Grown naturally, it reaches a height of 40-60 ft. Perfect for fall foliage!
Acer Autumn Flame
Acer Autumn Flame (Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame') is a beautiful and versatile deciduous tree that is known for its stunning fall color. It is a popular choice for landscaping because of its attractive foliage, showy flowers, and year-round interest.
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Acer Autumn Flame leaves
Acer Autumn Flame grows to be 50 to 60 feet tall and 30 to 40 feet wide. It has a rounded crown and dense foliage. The leaves are 3 to 4 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide. They are dark green and have a glossy sheen in the summer. In the fall, the leaves turn a brilliant red, orange, and yellow.
Acer Autumn Flame blooms in early spring. The flowers are small and red and are arranged in dense clusters. The flowers are not particularly showy, but they are attractive to pollinators. The flowers are followed by clusters of red berries which ripen in the summer. The berries are attractive to birds and other wildlife.
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Acer Autumn Flame flowers
Acer Autumn Flame is a relatively low-maintenance tree. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Acer Autumn Flame can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Here are some tips for growing Acer Autumn Flame:
- Plant Acer Autumn Flame in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water Acer Autumn Flame regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize Acer Autumn Flame in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune Acer Autumn Flame as needed to maintain its shape and size.
Acer Autumn Flame is a beautiful and versatile tree that can add interest to any landscape. It is a good choice for planting in a variety of locations, including foundation plantings, street trees, and parks. It can also be used as a specimen tree.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plants are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in Fall and Winter and will lose most of their leaves looking dead and dry, this is very normal. They will flush out in Spring.<br><br>We cannot ship certain plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the Department of Agriculture.certain plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the Department of Agriculture.
