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Are Autumn Blaze maples considered weak wooded and easy to break in winter snows? I live in Colorado.

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Yes, the Autumn Blaze maple is a soft-wooded tree and can sustain breakage from a snow storm. It isn't as soft as a silver maple but still can be damaged.

For more information on recommended woody plants for Colorado landscapes, visit: Gardening Online Fact Sheets.

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