Acer Autumn Blaze 12-14cm Height 4-4.5 metres Pot Grown 45 litre

Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' arguably has the best fiery autumn colour of all Maple trees suited to the British climate. The attractive, deeply indented yellow-green spring foliage turns green in summer before the vibrant red, orange and yellow autumn colours appear. 'Autumn Blaze' also boasts silvery-grey bark that contrasts wonderfully with the foliage.

A popular variety with an attractive oval-head, Acer freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' is fairly vigorous and will reach 7 x 4 metres in 20 years.

• Common name: Freeman Maple tree
• Latin name: Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'
• Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Height and spread in 20 years: 7 x 4 metres
• Seasons of interest: Spring, Autumn
• Foliage: Yellow green in spring, green in summer and fiery red in autumn
• Soil: Suited to moist but well-drained sites and most soil types