Species Autumn Flame Red Maple
red-orange leaves with beige-gray branches

Autumn Flame Red Maple

Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame'

Also Known As - Swamp Maple,Scarlet Maple
This beautiful autumn flame red maple tree (Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame') is a show-stopping centerpiece in any landscape. In autumn, its foliage turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s perfect for providing backdrop to your outdoor spaces with its colorful foliage, and its height and spread, reaching up to 50 feet high and 45 feet wide. The tree also bears small red flowers in spring, adding beauty all year long. Durable and versatile, this tree can withstand strong winds, drought, and air pollution, making it perfect for almost any environment. Its root system is shallow, so it’s easy to maintain and great for tight spaces. Its beauty, resilience, and elegant spread make the autumn flame red maple tree an amazing addition to any yard.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3

Flowers:

Red, sometimes yellow Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Soil:

Sandy Loamy Clay

Fruits:

red Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,yellow,orange

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Autumn Flame Red Maple should be watered twice a week, and deeply. Use a gallon of water each time, or about 15 minutes of an average hose watering. Water at the roots of the tree, rather than spraying the leaves or trunk. Soak the soil until it is saturated, allowing the water to trickle down to the roots. Be sure to move the hose several feet away before stopping, otherwise the roots closest to the hose may be over watered. Watering in the early morning is preferred because it allows for the foliage to dry off throughout the day, reducing the risk of fungal and foliar disease development.

sunlight

The Autumn Flame Red Maple tree (Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame') does best in full sunlight. It requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day throughout the growing season. This tree also does well in partial shade, but it will produce healthier leaves, flowers, and fruit in full sunlight. It should be placed where it will receive morning sun in the spring and summer, and then afternoon sun in the summer and fall. During the winter months, Autumn Flame Red Maple should receive at least 4 hours of sunlight a day.

pruning

Autumn Flame Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame') should generally be pruned in early spring, before any new growth begins. This is done to prepare the tree for a healthy growing season, as well as to remove any dead or diseased branches. Minor maintenance pruning, such as trimming off the dead tips of branches and thinning out crowded growth, is encouraged throughout the summer season. Heavy pruning should be avoided in summer, as this can reduce the tree’s vigor. However, if necessary, light pruning can be done at this time. It is best to avoid any pruning after August, as this can encourage new growth late in the season that may be damaged by frost.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of the Autumn Flame Red Maple typically begins in late September and continues through October.

Starts Flowering

The Autumn Flame Red Maple typically starts flowering in April.

Hardiness Map