{"product_id":"acer-freemani-autumn-blaze","title":"Acer - Freemanii - Autumn Blaze - Maple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAcer × freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the 'Autumn Blaze' Freeman maple, is a hybrid of the red maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e) and the silver maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer saccharinum\u003c\/em\u003e). It is highly prized for its spectacular fiery red fall foliage and rapid growth. Here are some care tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it in a sunny to partial shade location, in rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe ideal time to plant is in the fall or early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf the soil is clayey or compact, amend it with compost or potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly for the first few years to help establish the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOnce mature, it tolerates some drought well but prefers uniformly moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a balanced fertilizer in the spring if the soil is poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic mulch around the base will help retain moisture and enrich the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or poorly positioned branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis cultivar has a naturally balanced structure and requires little formative pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun exposure promotes vibrant fall foliage colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates light shade, but fall coloration may be less intense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis maple has \u003cstrong\u003erapid growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, generally reaching a height of 12 to 15 meters and a width of 9 to 12 meters at maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIts habit is pyramidal to oval, with well-distributed branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative Assets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe leaves are green in spring and summer, turning bright red to scarlet in the fall, offering a magnificent spectacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to diseases and pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates wet soils, unlike many other maples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eChlorosis\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf the soil is too alkaline, the tree may suffer from chlorosis (yellowing leaves with green veins). Amend the soil with acidifying amendments if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrittle branches\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough it inherits the hardiness of \u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e, it can sometimes suffer from brittle branches like \u003cem\u003eAcer saccharinum\u003c\/em\u003e. Regular pruning helps prevent this problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for large gardens, as an avenue tree or a solitary specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for adding a spectacular touch of fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its exceptional foliage and hardiness, the \u003cem\u003eAutumn Blaze\u003c\/em\u003e maple is a magnificent and durable choice for any landscape. 🍁\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"15\/20g 30mm","offer_id":66786642952496,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5'9\"","offer_id":48253503406384,"sku":"","price":157.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 cm","offer_id":49768150860080,"sku":"","price":204.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45mm","offer_id":49768150892848,"sku":"","price":412.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50mm","offer_id":49795430252848,"sku":null,"price":286.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/Acer20rubrum20Autumn20Blaze.jpg?v=1712969077","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/acer-freemani-autumn-blaze","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}