Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Name: Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 00075
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Bloodgood'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum at-ro-pur-PUR-ee-um

SKU #00075

USDA Zone

5-8

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OVERVIEW
Description	Attractive foliage with burgundy red coloring turns brilliant scarlet in fall. The interesting red-black bark provides striking interest in winter. This slender, airy tree is well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios and entryways. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance. Deciduous.
Light	Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Blooms	Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Slowly reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color
Growth Rate	Slow
Growth Habit	Rounded

STYLE
Landscape Use	Container
Design Ideas	Plant this beautiful maple in a highly visible area amidst a collection of grasses and evergreens to create an Asian-style garden. Associate with beautiful stones. Lovely near a stream or pond where its lower leaves can dip into water. Use its foliage to interrupt a long, green-leafed border.
Foliage Color	Red
Companion Plants	Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)

CARE
Care	Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Protect young trees from harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8