This vigorous, oval-headed, large tree has dark green, deeply indented leaves, which turn rich flame red in autumn. Acer rubrum is often specified for this effectbut rarely does very well on UK soil as it is dependent on the trace element manganese which it can only access at low pH. 

Autumn Blaze possesses the prettiness of rubrum but the toughness of saccharinum so it is the much safer bet.

This variety is very highly thought of in the United States where there are nurseries (principally in Oregon) that grow little else to satisfy their domestic market.  It is a highly dramatic tree, rivalling even Liquidambar for autumn colour.

As a word of caution, it is slighly brittle, so sites exposed to strong and persistent winds should be avoided.

A good choice for parkland and other open spaces.

Mature height: 20m+

Private individuals can buy this tree here.