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Matador™ Maple delivers dazzling, long-lasting fall color and a strong, upright form that commands attention in any landscape

FEATURES:

  • Known for its exceptional and consistent scarlet-red fall color
  • Holds its fiery tones longer than most Red Maples, extending the autumn show
  • Strong, upright, and symmetrical growth habit with a tidy oval crown
  • Excellent urban tolerance, including resistance to heat, drought, and tough soils
  • A fast grower, making it a great choice for establishing shade quickly
  • Perfect choice for streetscapes, parks, and large home landscapes
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip 

Use Matador™ Maple in spots where you want a reliable shade tree that also delivers standout fall color. Its upright oval form lends itself well to both formal and informal landscapes, making it versatile for a variety of design styles. Consider pairing it with contrasting evergreens or ornamental grasses to highlight its brilliant autumn display.

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 4-7
  • Mature Height: 40-50' tall
  • Mature Width: 30-40' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 30-40' apart

Matador™ Maple

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Acer x freemanii 'Bailson'

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Matador™ Maple delivers dazzling, long-lasting fall color and a strong, upright form that commands attention in any landscape

FEATURES:

  • Known for its exceptional and consistent scarlet-red fall color
  • Holds its fiery tones longer than most Red Maples, extending the autumn show
  • Strong, upright, and symmetrical growth habit with a tidy oval crown
  • Excellent urban tolerance, including resistance to heat, drought, and tough soils
  • A fast grower, making it a great choice for establishing shade quickly
  • Perfect choice for streetscapes, parks, and large home landscapes
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip 

Use Matador™ Maple in spots where you want a reliable shade tree that also delivers standout fall color. Its upright oval form lends itself well to both formal and informal landscapes, making it versatile for a variety of design styles. Consider pairing it with contrasting evergreens or ornamental grasses to highlight its brilliant autumn display.

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 4-7
  • Mature Height: 40-50' tall
  • Mature Width: 30-40' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 30-40' apart

Why plant Matador™ Maple?

Matador™ Maple was selected for its incredible fall performance, offering rich scarlet-red foliage that lasts weeks beyond most maples. Introduced through the University of Minnesota, this tree has been tested in challenging conditions and proven its resilience in both urban and suburban settings. Its upright, symmetrical habit makes it ideal for structured landscapes, while its durability ensures beauty without fuss. If you’ve longed for a maple that offers both show-stopping color and reliable toughness, the Matador™ Maple is the tree to beat.

How to use Matador™ Maple in the landscape?

Matador™ Maple is perfect as a bold shade tree for front yards, backyards, and community spaces. Its uniform form makes it a natural fit for lining streets or driveways, while its fiery autumn color ensures a dramatic seasonal display. Plant it as a single specimen to anchor your landscape or in groups for a powerful visual statement. Its adaptability to urban conditions makes it equally at home in city parks, commercial sites, and residential neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Matador™ Maple is prized for its vivid scarlet-red foliage that lasts longer than most maples, often extending the fall color display by several weeks.

This is a fast-growing hybrid maple, capable of adding 2–3 feet of growth per year under ideal conditions, quickly establishing as a shade tree.

Matador™ Maple is low-maintenance once established. It tolerates urban conditions, resists heat and drought, and requires only minimal pruning to maintain shape.


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