ACER SACCHARUM FLASHFIRE® / FLASHFIRE® SUGAR MAPLE

ACER SACCHARUM FLASHFIRE® / FLASHFIRE® SUGAR MAPLE

Vibrant Fall Colors and Strong, Upright Growth

Acer saccharum ‘Flashfire®’, or Flashfire® Sugar Maple, is a stunning cultivar known for its brilliant and fiery fall color. This tree offers the classic maple beauty with the added bonus of a more compact, upright habit, making it a great option for urban gardens and smaller spaces. The tree’s striking yellow and orange foliage in the autumn provides a spectacular display, while its strong growth makes it a durable and low-maintenance choice for a variety of landscapes.

Why Choose Flashfire® Sugar Maple?

• Incredible Fall Foliage: Bold yellow to orange-red color in the fall for a showstopping seasonal display.
• Upright and Compact: More vertical growth than the traditional sugar maple, making it ideal for smaller gardens and tight spaces.
• Fast Growth Rate: Provides quick shade and privacy, reaching mature size more quickly than many other maples.
• Resilient and Low Maintenance: Adaptable to a range of soil types and tolerates various environmental conditions.

Key Features:

• Vivid Fall Color: The vibrant orange-red to golden-yellow hues of its leaves make this tree a standout in the autumn months.
• Upright Form: A more compact, vertical shape than traditional sugar maples, perfect for confined spaces or urban environments.
• Rapid Growth: This cultivar grows faster than many other maples, quickly reaching a substantial size for shade and aesthetic value.
• Cold Hardy: Well-suited to colder climates and adaptable to various growing conditions.

Specifications:

• Mature Size: 40–50 feet tall, 25–30 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal color and growth.
• Soil Requirements: Tolerates a variety of soils, including moist, well-drained soils.
• Growth Rate: Fast.

Ideal Uses:

• Street & Urban Landscaping: Its upright form and fast growth make it an excellent choice for urban settings or narrow gardens.
• Specimen Tree: Flashfire® makes an impressive focal point, especially during the fall season when its vibrant foliage is at its peak.
• Shade and Privacy: Great for creating shade in smaller spaces or for adding a privacy screen without occupying too much horizontal space.

The Flashfire® Sugar Maple is perfect for anyone who wants the classic beauty of a sugar maple with enhanced fall color and a more compact, space-efficient form. Its quick growth and eye-catching foliage make it an excellent choice for a wide range of landscape applications.