Emperor I® Japanese Maple

Name: Emperor I® Japanese Maple
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 00084

Acer palmatum 'Wolff'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum

SKU #00084

USDA Zone

5-8

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
Description	A graceful form with black-red bark veiled in dark red foliage that turns a brilliant scarlet in fall. Leaves bud out later in spring, better withstanding damage from late frosts than less cold hardy varieties. Displays most intense color in full sun exposure. Ideal as a colorful specimen in smaller landscapes. Deciduous.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Blooms	Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall and wide.

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

STYLE
Landscape Use	Container
Design Ideas	Showy and colorful, this is among the best Japanese maple for smaller city yards. Plant in front as a single accent at entries and in foundation beds. Perfectly sized for around outdoor living spaces that ask for shelter and privacy without concern for an overly large tree at maturity. Bold autumn hues provide a long range focal point, particularly against a background of dark evergreen trees. Quintessential tree for the acid garden and among conifers.
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Red
Companion Plants	Azalea (Azalea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Camellia (Camellia)

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