Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Red Japanese Maple Tree
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
In growth
In bloom
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 15-20 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Root ball flush with ground |
| Mature size | 20-25 ft tall, 15-20 ft wide |
| Chilling hours | 400 |
| Life expectancy | 60+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2021 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, loamy, sandy or clay |
| Soil pH | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Non-native |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Burgundy, Dark Red |
| Bloom | Red, Purple |
| Fruit | Samara |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | Grafting, softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds, Beneficial Insects |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Hosta, Azalea, Astilbe, Ferns |
Where it came from
| Grower | Mr Maple |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
'Bloodgood' grows upright in habit to around 20-25 feet in thirty years.
Maintenance
Prune lightly in late winter or mid-summer when the tree is fully dormant or fully leafed out to avoid sap bleeding. Focus on removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve structural airflow. Apply a slow-release granular organic fertilizer like Tree-tone in early spring just as new growth begins.
Cleanup
Rake and remove fallen leaves in late autumn to prevent fungal spore overwintering. Apply a fresh 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around the root zone before freezing temperatures arrive, keeping it clear of the direct trunk.
Notes
Highly popular cultivar known for retaining its deep red foliage color throughout the hot summer months. Requires sheltering from strong winds to avoid leaf scorch.