Acer rubrum 'Jeffersred', widely known by its trade name Autumn Blaze® Maple, is a striking deciduous tree grown for its strong upright form, attractive green summer foliage and spectacular orange-red to scarlet autumn colour.

Unlike the smaller Japanese Maples, this is a proper shade tree. It develops a broad, well-shaped canopy and has a relatively fast growth rate, making it an excellent choice for larger residential gardens, lifestyle blocks, driveways and open lawns where you want height, summer shade and a serious autumn display.

The foliage is fresh green through spring and summer before transforming into brilliant shades of orange, fiery red and scarlet as temperatures cool. Hardy and adaptable once established, 'Jeffersred' is an excellent option for Canterbury and other cooler New Zealand gardens where autumn colour is high on the wish list.

Why You'll Love Acer 'Jeffersred'

• Spectacular orange-red to scarlet autumn colour
• Faster growing than many ornamental maples
• Attractive green spring and summer foliage
• Develops into an excellent shade tree
• Strong, upright branching habit
• Hardy and frost tolerant
• Provides summer shade and winter sunlight
• Excellent feature tree for larger gardens
• Great option for driveways and lifestyle blocks