A. rubrum 'Autumn Flame'

Common Name

Red Maple

Scientific Name

A. rubrum

Cultivar

'Autumn Flame'

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Intolerant

Intolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

50 feet

Crown Spread

30 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Excellent and early red fall color that last longer than species. Notable for its round form when young.