This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: Average
• Flowering period: April to May
• Hardiness: Fully hardy



With its vigorous growth and striking appearance, 'Autumn Blaze' stands out among maple trees with its dense oval head with deeply cut foliage. Throughout the seasons, this remarkable acer displays a delightful transformation, starting with attractive yellow-green spring foliage, transitioning to lush green in summer, and finally exploding into a vibrant mix of red, orange, and yellow hues in the autumn. Complemented by its silvery-grey bark, this natural hybrid effortlessly combines the resilience of Acer saccharinum with the beauty and vivacity of Acer rubrum, making it well-suited for the British climate.



• Garden care:
  Add a top-dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of the plant in late spring. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.