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Matador™ Maple

Acer x freemanii 'Bailson'

$1,295.00 USD
Sale price  $1,295.00 USD Regular price 

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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.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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