Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 40–50 ft tall | 30–40 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Fast (1.5–2+ ft per year when young)
• Form: Upright oval to rounded canopy
• Fall Color: Brilliant red to orange-red
• Lifespan: 40–60+ years with proper care
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun (6+ hours per day)
• Allow adequate space for mature canopy
• Deep, consistent watering during establishment• Mulch root zone; keep mulch off trunk
Why Autumn Blaze Maple Works on the Front Range
• Heat-tolerant compared to sugar maple
• Stronger structure than silver maple
• Adapts well to urban soils
• Provides excellent shade relatively quickly
Common Problems
• Iron chlorosis in alkaline soils
• Leaf scorch during hot, dry summers
• Structural issues without early pruning
Best Use Scenarios
• Front or backyard shade tree
• Residential landscapes with room to grow
• Streetscapes and parks with adequate soil volume
Great Western Tree Care
Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749