Maple, Firefall

Acer x freemanii ‘Firefall’

Size (HxW): 50’ x 35’

Growth Habit: Upright, Oval

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

Unique fine textured leaf with prominent points (cutleaf)

Stunning orange-red foliage in fall

Cutleaf Silver Maple/Red Maple cross

Silver bark with brick red branch tips gives winter interest

Forms small helicopter seeds in spring and drop in mid-June; no prolific as they have a low germination rate

Requires 6+ hours of sun

Fast Growth Rate: 16-24”/year

Individual Spacing: 35’

Root Space: plant at least 50’ from a foundation

No currently known diseases/pest concerns

Life Expectancy: 40 – 60 years

Native to Minnesota

Plant Care:

- Needs a sheltered location with north & west wind protection - Prune in spring after foliage emerges to prevent sap bleeding - Drought tolerant once established; does not like soggy soil - Does not do well in heavy clay and high alkalinity - Requires stem protection when young (tree wrap)

Description

Size (HxW): 50’ x 35’

Growth Habit: Upright, Oval

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3a

Unique fine textured leaf with prominent points (cutleaf)
Stunning orange-red foliage in fall
Cutleaf Silver Maple/Red Maple cross
Silver bark with brick red branch tips gives winter interest
Forms small helicopter seeds in spring and drop in mid-June; no prolific as they have a low germination rate
Requires 6+ hours of sun
Fast Growth Rate: 16-24”/year
Individual Spacing: 35’
Root Space: plant at least 50’ from a foundation
No currently known diseases/pest concerns
Life Expectancy: 40 – 60 years
Native to Minnesota