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Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple Tree - Acer freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple Tree, Acer freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'
Few deciduous trees command a landscape the way Autumn Blaze does. A refined hybrid of Red and Silver Maple, it delivers a broad, symmetrical canopy, rapid structural presence, and an autumn foliage display, intense red-orange, that defines the season on prestige properties.
Why Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple
Exceptional Autumn Colour: Foliage transitions to vivid red-orange each autumn, creating a seasonal focal point of genuine visual weight.
Rapid Canopy Development: Grows up to 1.5m per year, establishing shade and structure well ahead of standard deciduous selections.
Structural Integrity: Inherits strong branch architecture from its Red Maple parent, performing reliably in wind-exposed and urban environments.
Climate Adaptability: Frost-hardy and drought-tolerant once established; performs across a wide range of Australian cool to temperate climates.
Long-Term Asset: A long-lived specimen that matures into a commanding landscape feature, adding measurable value to any property.
Ideal Applications
Avenue Planting: Planted in rows along driveways or boulevards, uniform canopy form creates a disciplined, high-impact corridor.
Canopy Shade Tree: Scale and density make it the professional's choice for cooling large open areas on residential and commercial projects.
Specimen Feature: Positioned as a standalone element, autumn colour and symmetrical form deliver year-round architectural interest.
Windbreak and Screening: Rapid vertical growth and full canopy development provide effective seasonal screening and wind mitigation on exposed sites.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; prefers moist, well-drained conditions but tolerates periodic wet or dry periods
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years to establish a strong root system, applying a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Reduce watering frequency once established, but supplement during prolonged dry spells.
Plant Details
Height: 12–18m
Width: 10–12m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Hybrid (North America)
Flower Colour: Red
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
