Rhode Island Red Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Rhode Island Red'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum
SKU #40040
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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide.
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Description A spectacular dwarf Japanese maple with dense, compact branching on an upright habit and a rounded, ovate crown. The stunning palmate foliage emerges red in spring and deepens as it ages. Cooler fall temperatures bring orange tones. Red stems add color to the bare winter silhouette. Well-suited for use as a container specimen. Deciduous.
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Slow
Landscape Use Container, Small Spaces
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Red
Foliage Fall Color Orange
Companion Plants Azalea (Azalea); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care Instructions 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.
History An Iseli Nursery introduction.
Details
DescriptionA spectacular dwarf Japanese maple with dense, compact branching on an upright habit and a rounded, ovate crown. The stunning palmate foliage emerges red in spring and deepens as it ages. Cooler fall temperatures bring orange tones. Red stems add color to the bare winter silhouette. Well-suited for use as a container specimen. Deciduous.
Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Small Spaces
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorRed
Foliage Fall ColorOrange
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Peony (Paeonia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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.
History
HistoryAn Iseli Nursery introduction.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.