Acer palmatum 'Emperor I' (Japanese Maple)

Japanese Maple 'Emperor I', Acer palmatum 'Emperor 1', Acer palmatum 'Emperor One', Acer palmatum 'Wolff'

A graceful form with black-red bark veiled in dark red foliage that turns a brilliant scarlet in fall. Leaves bud out later in spring, better withstanding damage from late frosts than less cold hardy varieties. Displays most intense color in full sun exposure. Ideal as a colorful specimen in smaller landscapes. Deciduous.

Plant Type Trees
Hardiness Zone 5-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height10' - 15' (ft)
Spread10' - 15' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Acer palmatum 'Emperor I' (Japanese Maple) | Japanese Maple 'Emperor I', Acer palmatum 'Emperor 1', Acer palmatum 'Emperor One', Acer palmatum 'Wolff' || A graceful form with black-red bark veiled in dark red foliage that turns a brilliant scarlet in fall. Leaves bud out later in spring, better withstanding damage from late frosts than less cold hardy varieties. Displays most intense color in full sun exposure. Ideal as a colorful specimen in smaller landscapes. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Showy, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders
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