Firefall™ Freeman Maple Tree
Acer x freemanii 'AF #1'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Firefall™ Freeman Maple Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 4-7
Cooling shade in the summertime and flaming color in the fall — everything you want in a landscaping tree is right before your eyes! The Firefall™ Freeman Maple (Acer x freemanii 'AF #1') not only offers the perfect shade tree but also an autumn showstopper with incredible orange-red leaves!
This tree is a hybrid of an Autumn Spire Red Maple with its fiery red-hot autumn coloration and a Beebe Cutleaf Silver Maple that gives it its noteworthy, elegant lacy leaves! You'll see bees seeking out the flower clusters, but there's no worry about messy whirligigs in the summer or seedlings popping up everywhere because Firefall™ is a seedless cultivar too!
Are you in need of a vertical accent to bring your landscaping together? Then this Maple tree is calling your name! Growing 40 - 50 feet tall and with open spreading limbs 30 - 40 feet wide, Firefall™ quickly reaches its mature size without making you wait! This University of Minnesota release grows throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 7!
Landscape Application:
The Firefall™ Freeman Maple is the quintessential accent that you and your property have been looking for all this time! Plant this magnificent tree in your front yard as a specimen tree to allow it to be the centerpiece of your landscaping and curb appeal. Situating it just right means reducing cooling costs in the summer!
Add a grove or a single Firefall™ to your backyard setting and all you'll want to do is relax under the colorful, cooling canopy! Add a hammock or an entire outdoor dining room beneath the spreading limbs! Go ahead and put your favorite chairs beneath the limbs without worrying you'll be inundated by falling seeds!
Once autumn arrives, get your camera ready because every family portrait will have this tree in the background! Get ready for a lawn scattered with vibrant leaves and leaf piles of fiery orange-red! Learn how to make Maple leaf roses, crowns, leaf chains, and more with Firefall's intricately lacy foliage!
- Very Fine-Cut Lacy Green Leaves
- Seedless Maple Variety
- Upright Oval Shaped Canopy
- Fiery Orange-Red Fall Leaves
- Quintessential Specimen, Accent Tree & Shade Tree
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant this special Freeman Maple with plenty of elbow room. It is an easy-to-care-for tree that should be planted in full sun with well-drained soil to ensure its optimal growth. Provide new trees with regular moisture access and a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to protect their roots. Lawn trees should especially have a mulch buffer to protect the trunk from damage. Prune if needed in late winter or very early in the spring, but after the sap has run to prevent sticky drips and leaks.
Remember to situate your tree at least 15-20 feet from paved areas, septic tanks, and your foundation as Maple trees have roots that are very advantageous.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune Late Winter
- Easy To Care For & Fast Growing
If you're looking for a picture-perfect shade tree, then your hunt is over and your landscaping will never be the same. The Firefall™ Freeman Maple Tree is a hot seller and will be gone before you know it, so order today at Nature Hills before it's too late!
