
Autumn Blaze® Red Maple (Acer × freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’) - A Living Tribute of Strength and Renewal
The Autumn Blaze® Red Maple is known for its vibrant fall color and strong, graceful form. A cross between the Silver Maple and the Red Maple, this hybrid brings together beauty and resilience. With its fiery red-orange leaves and steady growth, it’s a powerful symbol of love that endures and memories that live on.
Each Treebute Kit is customizable to include a tree, specialty soil, and a planter. Whether chosen as a gift or planted as a personal memorial, a Treebute creates a living connection that brings comfort, healing, and peace.
Why You'll Love the Autumn Blaze® Red Maple Tree:
- Brilliant Fall Color: Vivid red and orange foliage creates a stunning seasonal display.
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Strong and Resilient: Adapts easily to a variety of climates and soil types.
- Balanced Beauty: A symmetrical, full canopy adds shade and serenity to any landscape.
- Low Maintenance: Spend more time enjoying its beauty and less time on upkeep.
Easy Care Tips:
The Autumn Blaze® Red Maple grows quickly and is easy to maintain—ideal for anyone who wants a meaningful, lasting tribute.
- Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Water: Keep soil moist during the first two years; once mature, it tolerates dry conditions well.
- Soil: Thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic soil but adapts to most environments.
- Pruning: Light pruning in late winter helps maintain shape and health.
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8; well-suited for most regions.
What’s Not Included (But Helpful)
You’ll also need a few common items not included in the kit, such as:
- 1–2 bags of mulch.
- Gardening gloves, a watering can or hose.
Honor Your Loved One in a Way That Lives On
The Autumn Blaze® Red Maple offers strength, color, and renewal with every season. As it grows, it becomes a steady reminder that love’s warmth and beauty continue long after loss - a living expression of remembrance rooted in the earth.
Optional Cremation Use
For those wishing to include cremation ashes, each Treebute Kit offers the option to add our Treebute® organic soil blend. This scientifically formulated mixture balances the naturally high pH and sodium levels in cremated remains, safely transforming them into a nourishing foundation for your tree. It’s a gentle, healing option if and when the time feels right.