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?
How to use Matador™ Maple in the landscape?
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.
