Firefall Maple

Brilliant Red Fall Color
Fast Growing Shade
Upright Landscape Form

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Firefall Maple

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Firefall Maple

Firefall Maple is a cold-hardy Freeman maple valued for fast shade, strong branching, green summer foliage, and vivid red to orange-red fall color. This deciduous shade tree brings bold seasonal impact to spacious lawns, parkways, and open landscape areas.

Why choose Firefall Maple?

Choose Firefall Maple for a vigorous shade tree with excellent northern performance, a handsome upright to oval canopy, and a bright autumn display. As a Freeman maple, it combines qualities of red maple and silver maple, offering fast growth, attractive foliage, and improved branch structure compared with many older soft maple selections. It is especially useful where customers want shade, curb appeal, and dependable fall color in a large, sunny landscape.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Acer × freemanii ‘AF1’
Common Name: Firefall Maple
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Upright to oval shade tree with a broad, structured canopy

Firefall Maple Additional Information

Firefall Maple produces a dense canopy of medium green leaves through spring and summer, creating comfortable shade and a classic maple look in open landscapes. In fall, the foliage typically develops brilliant red to orange-red color, giving the tree its strongest seasonal feature before it drops its leaves for winter. Spring flowers are generally subtle and not the main ornamental feature.

This tree is best suited to large lawns, streetscapes, open front yards, park-like settings, and commercial landscapes where there is room for mature height and spread. Its upright framework benefits from early structural pruning to encourage well-spaced branches and a strong central leader. Plant Firefall Maple away from foundations, overhead wires, and tight pavement areas so its canopy and root system have room to develop naturally.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Firefall Maple in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and plenty of room for its mature canopy. Set the root flare at or slightly above grade, then backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.

2. Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the first growing seasons to support establishment. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, exposed, sandy, or compacted sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk and root flare.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Train young trees for one strong central leader and balanced scaffold branching.

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FAQs

How large does Firefall Maple get?
Firefall Maple typically matures into a large shade tree, often reaching about 45–60 feet tall and 30–40 feet wide, depending on soil, moisture, climate, and available growing space.
What color does Firefall Maple turn in fall?
Firefall Maple is known for vivid red fall foliage. Color intensity can vary with weather, site conditions, and seasonal temperatures, but it is selected for strong autumn display.
Where should I plant Firefall Maple?
Plant it in a sunny to partly shaded location with room for a large canopy. It is best suited for open lawns, parkways, streetscapes, parks, and spacious residential landscapes.
Is Firefall Maple a good shade tree?
Yes. Its upright, developing canopy makes it a strong choice for creating shade in larger landscapes, especially where fast-growing seasonal interest is desired.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Easy Plant

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Acer x freemanii 'Bailston'
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Family	Sapindaceae
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Medium
Size	#15 Container

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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