This tree is a hybrid of thered mapleand the silver maple, both native to North America.
It can also adapt to a wide range of soil conditions, including those that are nutrient-poor.
This tree only needs pruning every other year, in late spring or early summer.
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And fertilizing is not necessary if you already have rich topsoil.
These are very weak trees and not particularly long lived, so do not plant them near critical structures.
That said, this tree is not super picky when it comes to sunlight.
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For prolific autumn color, however, plant your tree in a space that gets plenty of light.
Water
A young Autumn Blaze maple tree needs lots of water to help it establish itself.
Once established, this drought-tolerant tree will likely do fine with about 1- to 1/2-inch of rainfall a week.
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Fertilizer
Refrain from fertilizing your Autumn Blaze maple tree during its first year of growth.
After that, maples trees generally don’t need fertilizing.
It’s best to perform a soil test before amending your soil in any way.
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Trunks are prone to sunburn and tree must be allowed to shield itself from sun with foliage.
Do not remove excessive interior branches whenpruning; only prune dead, damaged crossing and co-dominant branches.
Do not prune autumn blaze maple branches over 3 inches in diameter.
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Only prune when necessary.
Plus, this fast-growing variety will make a shade-centric showcase piece in just a few years.
In the late fall, double-check to prune any dead branches and trim back those that are overgrown.
Leaf spot does not usually harm the tree or require the use of potent fungicides.
Simply decreasing the humidity around the plant and removing affected branches should rectify the situation.
Alternately, pests, includingscale,mites, and flathead tree borers, can infiltrate an Autumn Blaze maple.
For the amount to use, follow the product label instructions.
Regular pruning keeps the tree’s structure sound and prevents it from becoming top-heavy.
The life expectancy of an Autumn Blaze maple tree is 60 years.
However, proper care and regular pruning are needed to prevent damage and uprooting.
Yes, this hybrid of two native trees produces an edible fruit highly coveted by birds during the summer.
