Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance
- Leaf Spot - High Resistance
- Root Rot - High Resistance
Leaf Color Fall*
- Red/Brilliant Red
- Purple/Brilliant Purple
Leaf Color Spring*
- Red
- Purple
- Burgundy/Crimson
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Birds
- Deer Resistant
Preferred Planting Season*
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
- Fall Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Average
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Well-Drained
- Moist
- Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils)
Season of Interest*
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Early Spring
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Late Spring/Early Summer
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Morning Sun Only in Southern States
- Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States
Uses*
- Provides Shade
- Accent Plant
- Landscape Specimen
- Rock Gardens
- Understory Planting
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Japanese Maples are moderately easy to grow, and adapt to most conditions; however, they do prefer to be planted in an area that is well protected from wind, heat exposure, and drought like 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
Emperor I is a standard upright grower.
EMPEROR I UPRIGHT JAPANESE MAPLE
Acer palmatum
'Emperor I'
Buy Emperor I Japanese Maple online. Emperor 1 is an improved version of 'Bloodgood', and is similar in growth habit, although this tree has a lighter almost translucent quality to the leaves. It holds its red color well throughout the summer months, and has a brilliant crimson fall display. It is one of the best choices for heat tolerance in southern states, although it still needs to be planted in a shady area.
Mature Height:
15-20 Feet
Mature Spread:
12-15 Feet
Family: Sapindaceae / Aceraceae
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Common Name: Maple
Maple trees are a wonderful genus of trees, with sizes ranging from very small and slow growing Japanese Maples, to very fast growing Silver Maples. Maple trees are found growing all across the world, and most admired for their colorful fall foliage.
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
3 gallon Potted
SKU: 7303
(2.90 gallons / 11.0 liters)
(3-4 ft tall)
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Root Pouch 5 gallon
SKU: 10530
(4.22 gallons / 16 liters)
(4-5 ft tall)
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$175.00
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7 gallon Potted
SKU: 3868
(6.08 gallons / 23.03 liters)
(5-6 ft tall)
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$300.00
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Root Pouch 7 gallon
SKU: 9841
(7.92 gallons / 30 liters)
(5-6 ft tall)
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15 gallon Potted
SKU: 4384
(12.7 gallons / 48 liters)
(6-8 ft tall)
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