Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Japanese Maple)

Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood', Acer palmatum atropurpureum 'Bloodgood'

Attractive foliage with burgundy red coloring turns brilliant scarlet in fall. The interesting red-black bark provides striking interest in winter. This slender, airy tree is well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios and entryways. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance. Deciduous.

Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Hardiness Zone 5-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height15' - 25' (ft)
Spread15' - 25' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance
Attracts
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Japanese Maple) | Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood', Acer palmatum atropurpureum 'Bloodgood' || Attractive foliage with burgundy red coloring turns brilliant scarlet in fall. The interesting red-black bark provides striking interest in winter. This slender, airy tree is well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios and entryways. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Plant of Merit, Showy, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
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