AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE  Acer × freemanii ‘Jeffersred’
• A hybrid maple combining the toughness of Silver Maple with the strong structure and vivid fall color of Red Maple, resulting in a fast‑growing, highly adaptable shade tree for prairie landscapes.
• Features a full, oval crown with strong branching and clean, medium‑green foliage that remains healthy through the season; leaves turn brilliant, fiery red in fall, often holding color longer than most maples in cold climates.
• Known for rapid growth and early canopy development, making it an effective choice for new yards, parks, and shelter plantings where quick shade is desired.
• More tolerant of alkaline soils, wind, and drought than pure Red Maple, though it still performs best with consistent moisture and well‑drained conditions; resistant to leaf tatter and scorch compared to many maples.
• Produces inconspicuous flowers that look like red leaf buds on the branches in spring and minimal samaras; not considered messy and maintains a tidy appearance throughout the growing season.
• Full Sun
• Zone 3, 14–18 m Height × 10–12 m Width
