Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood') | Trees | Plants

Japanese maple

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Common Name: Japanese maple
Genus: Acer
Species: palmatum
Cultivar: 'Bloodgood'

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Category: Trees

Height: 5.00 m (500 cm)
Spread: 5.00 m (500 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Slow growing
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Purple, Red
Sun/Shade: Partial shade
Soil Type: Acidic
Ericaceous: Requires a neutral or acid soil (or ericaceous compost), with a pH of 7 or below
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage, Has colourful autumn foliage

Flowering period: April to May

This upright Japanese maple is one of the best purple-leaved varieties.It has deeply cut dark red-purple leaves that turn bright red in autumn and tiny purple-red spring flowers. Try it as a focal point in a small contemporary or minimalist garden where the intensity of the autumn colour can really sing. It needs a sheltered spot away from strong winds or all-day sunshine.

Garden care: Add a top-dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of a newly planted tree in late spring and keep well watered. No routine pruning is necessary. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in April when the plant is in full growth.