Acer saccharum 'Bonfire' - Bonfire Maple - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Bonfire Maple

Acer saccharum 'Bonfire'

  • Fast-growing, densely branched, oval to rounded habit
  • Foliage is medium green in the summer
  • Brilliant yellow, orange to red leaves in the fall
  • A stunning specimen with its mix of fall colours

ZONE:
4

HEIGHT:
12-15 m

SPREAD:
10-12 m

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Substitutions Are Available
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


An excellent shorter shade tree for a smaller home landscape. Avoid planting in areas where soil compaction, road salt or pollution are a factor. It has also shown good heat and leafhopper resistance.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Orange
Yellow
Green
Red
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Naturalizing

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Acer saccharum 'Bonfire'