Autumn Spire Maple

Key Features:
Size & Growth: The Autumn Spire Maple typically grows to a height of 30 to 40 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet. Its upright, columnar form makes it an excellent choice for narrow spaces, street plantings, and as a specimen tree in gardens.
Foliage: Features medium to large, deeply lobed leaves that are green throughout the growing season. In fall, the foliage transforms into a brilliant array of red and orange hues, creating a stunning seasonal display that adds vibrant color to your landscape.
Flowers & Fruit: Produces small, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in early spring, which are followed by winged samaras (seed pods). While the flowers are not particularly showy, they contribute to the tree’s overall ecological value by providing early food sources for pollinators.
Growth Habit: Exhibits a strong, upright growth habit with a narrow, columnar shape. This makes it ideal for areas where space is limited and for creating vertical interest in landscapes. Its compact form also makes it well-suited for urban environments.
Disease Resistance: The Autumn Spire Maple is known for its resilience to common pests and diseases, including maple tar spot and verticillium wilt. Its hardiness makes it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for various growing conditions.
Soil & Light Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, including loamy, sandy, and clay soils. The tree is also tolerant of urban conditions and pollution, making it suitable for city landscapes.
Care Instructions: Requires minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering during dry periods helps keep the tree hydrated. Apply mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and control weeds. Pruning is generally done to remove any dead or damaged branches and to maintain the tree’s shape, typically in late winter or early spring.
Uses:
Ornamental: Ideal for adding vertical interest and seasonal color to garden beds, streetscapes, and urban settings. The Autumn Spire Maple’s elegant form and vibrant fall foliage make it a standout feature in any landscape.
Street Tree: Suitable for planting along streets and sidewalks where space is limited. Its narrow, upright growth habit makes it well-suited for urban environments and tight spaces.
Specimen Tree: Perfect as a specimen tree in larger gardens or landscapes where its impressive size and stunning fall color can be fully appreciated.
Planting & Maintenance:
Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and appropriate light conditions, either full sun or partial shade. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and plant the tree at the same depth it was growing in the container. Space multiple trees about 15 to 20 feet apart to accommodate their mature spread.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Mulch around the base of the tree to help retain soil moisture and reduce competition from weeds.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead or damaged branches and shape the tree as needed to encourage healthy growth and maintain its appearance.
Add a touch of grace and seasonal brilliance to your landscape with the Autumn Spire Maple. Its elegant form, vibrant fall color, and resilience make it an exceptional choice for creating a visually striking and low-maintenance garden feature.