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A maturing Matador Maple with dark wine red leaves and silvery grey trunk, planted in a backyard near a chainlink fence that runs along the side yard.

Matador™ Maple

$800.00 - $1,050.00
$800.00
$800.00 - $1,050.00
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Tree Size: 2.0" Caliper
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Quick Overview

Matador™ Maple is a selection from the First Editions® series, making it a great choice for landscapes in the Chicagoland area. This beautiful tree provides dense shade and features a stunning deep red color in the fall. Its strong branching helps protect it from harsh Illinois winters. The bright green leaves transform into a warm deep red as autumn arrives.

Why it rocks:

Matador™ Maple truly shines in the fall! Its deep green leaves transform into a rich and vibrant deep red color during autumn. The leaves change color a bit later than those of other freemanii maple varieties, and the fall color is known to last longer overall. As a First Editions® selection, Matador™ Maple has proven to be a reliable performer in Chicagoland landscapes. Its dense branching provides ample shade, and the strong branches enable the tree to endure long, cold winters.

Where to put it:

If you want a standout tree this fall, consider planting the Matador™ Maple! This tree will truly enhance your front yard as the seasons change. It has an upright, oval shape when fully mature, making it ideal for parkways, front yards, and other residential spaces that need a striking shade tree. Be sure to plant this tree at least 15 feet away from buildings to ensure adequate room for its mature growth.

What it needs:

Matador™ Maple thrives in full sun and can tolerate slightly saturated soils. For the first few growing seasons, please follow our tree care instructions to help establish a strong root system.

Botanical Name: Acer x freemanii 'Bailston'
Hardiness Zone: 4
Tree Type: Shade
Size Range: Large Tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 45'
Mature Spread: 30'
Shape: Upright Oval
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Deep Red
Flower Color: Red
Decorative Fruit: N/A
Landscape Uses: Accent | Shade | Parkway/Street
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Plant Tolerance: Tough & Hardy
Standout Feature: Deep red fall color, Uniform shape

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Brilliant Red

Photos online don’t do this tree justice. If you’re thinking about which maple to get, especially a freemanii type. Get this one. Forget the Autumn Blaze. I’ve grown both and the Matador has a deeper yet bolder red color. The red in the autumn blaze seems synthetic and never compares to the matador. Also the color on the Autumn blaze for me lasts around 10-14 days at best, whereas the matador will hold its color and leaves for a solid 3 weeks. Definitely an underrated tree.

(Also, if you’re looking for a rubrum and not the freemanii, I’d recommend Redoointe and October Glory)

The red in the photo in this review is less than in real life.

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