When the space Is available, larger growing trees make an excellent addition to the community canopy. A relative new introduction, the Autumn Blaze Maple is a prime candidate. The high tolerance to drought conditions after establishment is a result of the silver maple parentage. The brilliant, long lasting orange-red fall foliage is due to the rubrum linage.
Growth rate is reportedly four times faster than red maple cultivars.
The crown is dense with ascending branches and a dominant central leader. Compared to silver maple, the branching habit of Autumn Blaze is less prone to storm damage. Selecting material known to have more tolerance of high winds and ice storm damage aids in scheduling maintenance cycles. Culturally, the Autumn Blaze is very similar to the red maple cultivars. It is adaptable over a wide range of soils and climate conditions.