ACER X FREEMANII FIREFALL / FIREFALL™ MAPLE

ACER X FREEMANII FIREFALL™ / FIREFALL™ MAPLE

A Striking Hybrid with Exceptional Fall Color

Firefall™ Maple (Acer x freemanii 'Firefall') is a stunning hybrid between the Red Maple (Acer rubrum) and the Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum). Known for its fast growth and vibrant red to orange fall color, this tree is a perfect choice for homeowners looking to add dramatic color and shade to their landscape. With its upright form and excellent disease resistance, Firefall™ is an outstanding addition to both residential and commercial landscapes.

Why Choose Firefall™ Maple?

• Exceptional Fall Color: Firefall™ offers brilliant red and orange foliage that makes it stand out in the landscape during autumn.
• Fast Growth: This hybrid grows quickly, filling your landscape with shade and color in just a few short years.
• Disease Resistant: Firefall™ is more resistant to common maple pests and diseases than many other species, ensuring a long-lasting, healthy tree.
• Adaptable and Tolerant: Thrives in a wide range of soils and is adaptable to different environmental conditions.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Red-Orange Fall Foliage: The tree's leaves turn an intense red-orange in the fall, providing a beautiful, fiery display.
• Rapid Growth: Firefall™ is known for its fast growth, quickly reaching a mature size and providing shade in just a few seasons.
• Compact, Upright Form: It maintains a clean, upright shape, making it a great option for smaller yards and urban settings where space is limited.
• Disease and Pest Resistance: This hybrid tree is more resistant to common maple diseases, ensuring healthy growth throughout its life.

Specifications:

• Mature Size: 35–45 feet tall, 25–35 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but can tolerate some light shade.
• Soil Requirements: Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, but prefers well-drained sites.

Ideal Uses:

• Shade Tree: Perfect for providing cooling shade in your yard, especially in areas where you want quick results.
• Specimen Tree: The tree's beautiful fall color and upright form make it an excellent choice for use as a focal point in a garden or landscape.
• Street Tree or Urban Landscaping: Firefall™ Maple is well-suited to urban environments due to its fast growth and tolerance for various soil types and conditions.
• Privacy Screen or Windbreak: The tree’s upright form and dense canopy make it an ideal choice for creating a natural privacy barrier or windbreak.

Firefall™ Maple is the perfect tree for adding striking fall color, rapid growth, and resilience to your landscape. Its adaptability, disease resistance, and spectacular seasonal display make it a wonderful choice for a variety of landscape needs.