By popular demand:

The Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer x freemanii) is a fast-growing hybrid tree known for its stunning fall foliage, adaptability, and low maintenance requirements, making it a popular choice for landscaping.

Characteristics:

Hybrid Origin: The Autumn Blaze Maple is a hybrid between the red maple (Acer rubrum) and the silver maple (Acer saccharinum). This combination results in a tree that exhibits the best traits of both parent species, including rapid growth and vibrant autumn colors.

Growth Rate: This tree is known for its impressive growth rate, typically adding 3 to 5 feet per year under optimal conditions. It can reach a mature height of 40 to 50 feet with a spread of 30 to 40 feet.

Foliage: In spring and summer, the leaves are a medium to dark green, transitioning to a brilliant orange-red in the fall, which is one of its most attractive features.