Canadian Maple Autumn Flame

Vivid, brilliant scarlet-red foliage turns this compact Red Maple into a wonderful seasonal focal point. Renowned as one of the earliest maples to change colour, 'Autumn Flame' transforms weeks ahead of other varieties, brining much sought after early Autumn colour to gardens and lawn borders. Throughout Spring and Summer, its neat, rounded canopy is clad in mid-green, lobed leaves. As the nights begin to cool, the foliage turns into a glorious display of fiery crimson and scarlet-red. Naturally more compact and slower growing than other Acer rubrum cultivars, it forms a dense, symmetrical shade tree that brings structural interest without overpowering medium-sized garden spaces.

Site: Semi-sheltered
Soil: Any reasonably deep soil, preferably acid to neutral for best leaf colour
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring, summer, autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: Over 21-33’ (7-10m) in 20 years Spread: Over 13-20' (4-6m)

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