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Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Bloodgood'
Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum at-ro-pur-PUR-ee-um
SKU #00075
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
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
Retailers Near You
- 3776 Indian Ripple Road Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
- 9883 Cincinnati Columbus Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
- Berns Garden Center - Beavercreek
- Pinecrest Nursery & Garden Center
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| 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 Instructions | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
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Retailers Near You
- 3776 Indian Ripple Road Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
- 9883 Cincinnati Columbus Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
- Berns Garden Center - Beavercreek
- Pinecrest Nursery & Garden Center
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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.