The new foliage of this variety emerges bright red then matures to deep green, which is set off by light silver-gray bark. 'Autumn Flame' forms a round to ovoid crown with age and the leaves change to a bright red in early fall.
| Tree | |
| Acer | |
| Maple | |
| Zone 3 | |
| 5+ hours | |
| Clay, Moist, Sandy, Wet | |
| Shade or street tree | |
| Large foundation plantings | |
| 15-20' | |
| 8-12' | |
| Spring | |
| Red | |
| Rapid | |
| Rounded, Upright | |
| Plant-tone | |
| Red | |
| Form | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Hydrangea, Spiraea, Grasses, Juniperus |