Autumn Blaze Maple 1-2 Feet Tall in a Quart Pot. The Autumn Blaze grows fast. As an improved cross between red maple (color) and silver maple (speed). This tree is the best of the best! Its one of the most popular varieties of maple in the United States. You'll be rewarded with a spectacular show once cooler weather comes around. This maples large leaves start turning from the top of the tree. Watch as the brilliant color seeps down the length of the tree until all the leaves are red and orange-red. Many city planers have included this tree in their planting plans. These trees are adaptable to urban settings. You'll also see this tree in many commercial plantings. Minimal pruning is all that’s needed to keep them looking good. These trees reach mature heights of 40-60 ft with spreads of the same. Highly adaptable to any soil and needs full sun. Hardy in zones 3-8. Planting instructions included with every order. California orders ship bare root due to soil restrictions, November-March only.