Freeman's Maple, Armstrong Maple, 'Autumn Blaze' Maple

Acer x freemanii

Aceraceae (Maple Family)

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Location on or near Missouri State University campus:  west side of Kings Street, just south of Grand Avenue

• Acer x freemanii:  Freeman Maple, Autumn Blaze maple
  • A hybrid between Red Maple and Silver Maple
  • Has fast growth rate, but slightly harder wood than silver maple
  • Leaf appearance is more deeply lobed than red maple, and not as deeply lobed as silver maple
  • Has brilliant red-orange fall color (‘Autumn Blaze’ cultivar) that is fairly uniform at various sites