Acer rubrum 'Autumn Spire'

Autumn Spire Red Maple

Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Spire’ is a narrow, upright red maple selected for its strong central leader, tight branching, and suitability for confined spaces. It delivers the adaptability of red maple in a columnar form, making it ideal where horizontal space is limited.

Spring brings small red flowers, followed by medium green foliage that forms a dense vertical canopy through summer. In fall, ‘Autumn Spire’ develops bright orange-red to scarlet coloration, often coloring evenly from top to bottom. Its narrow profile helps reduce conflicts with buildings, sidewalks, and utilities.

‘Autumn Spire’ performs best in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a wide range of soils, including moist sites. It tolerates urban conditions well and is more forgiving than many large shade trees.

Size



Width: 12–15 ft



Height: 45–55 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4–9



Best Uses


Street and boulevard tree



Narrow lawns, medians, and parkways



Urban and commercial landscapes



Vertical accent where space is limited



Elm alternative with strong fall color

Plant type

Shade Tree, Street Tree

Height

45-55'

Width

12-15'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Clay, Loamy well-drained, Normal

Landscape use

Specimen

Shape

Narrow Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No