Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance
- Leaf Spot - High Resistance
- Root Rot - High Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance
Leaf Color Fall*
- Red/Brilliant Red
- Orange/Brilliant Orange
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Birds
- Deer Resistant
Preferred Planting Season*
- Spring Planting
- Fall Planting
- Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Average
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Moist
- Well-Drained
- Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils)
Season of Interest*
- Fall
- Spring
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Summer
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States
- Prefers Morning Sun Only in Southern States
Uses*
- Understory Planting
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Provides Shade
- Accent Plant
- Landscape Specimen
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 free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
Japanese Red maples will make very nice addition to any garden, and will be a cherished gift for anyone who receives one. Give us your favorite gardeners address, and we will ship this tree directly to them, as a gift from you.
RED UPRIGHT JAPANESE MAPLE
Acer palmatum
'Atro-purpureum'
Buy Red Upright Japanese Maple online. Japanese Red Maples are one of the most sought after trees in the landscape. 'Atro-purpureum' is a standard upright grower with leaf color varying from dark blood red to reddish green. Japanese Red Maples have many desirable characteristics, which can vary from tree to tree. Fall color is a stunning mixture of yellows, oranges, and reds.
Mature Height:
15-25 Feet
Mature Spread:
15-25 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®.
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3 gallon Potted
SKU: 7640
(2.90 gallons / 11.0 liters)
(2-3 ft tall)
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$140.00
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Root Pouch 5 gallon
SKU: 11934
(4.22 gallons / 16 liters)
(4-5 ft tall)
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$175.00
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Root Pouch 5 gallon
SKU: 7697
(4.22 gallons / 16 liters)
(5-6 ft tall)
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Multi-stem
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