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Courtesy of Buchholz & Buchholz

Courtesy of Buchholz & Buchholz


Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'

JAPANESE MAPLE 'RED EMPEROR'

Buy Red Emperor Japanese Maple online. Red Emperor is an upright, bushy deciduous tree. In spring leaves are dark crimson and hold their color well through the summer. Fall color is bright crimson.

Height:

8-10 Feet

Spread:

5-6 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

5-8

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Plant Characteristics

Attributes
  • Specimen
Exposure
  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Shade
  • Part Shade
Growth Rate
  • Medium
Flower Color
  • Red
Season of Interest (Foliage)
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Fall
Best Characteristics
  • Fall Leaf Color
  • Foliage
Soil Moisture Needs
  • Average
Plant Type
  • Japanese Maple
  • Small Tree
Best Usages
  • Accent Plant
  • Landscape Specimen
 

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance

Japanese Maple is easy to grow, and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Interesting Notes

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