Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' ~ Red Emperor Japanese Maple-ServeScape
Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' ~ Red Emperor Japanese Maple-ServeScape
Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' ~ Red Emperor Japanese Maple-ServeScape
Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' ~ Red Emperor Japanese Maple-ServeScape

Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'

Red Emperor Japanese Maple

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

The Red Emperor Japanese Maple, also known as Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor,' is a stunning cultivar of Japanese Maple. It is highly sought after for its vibrant red foliage, which emerges in spring and intensifies throughout the summer months. This deciduous tree typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and has a graceful, cascading form.

To ensure the health and beauty of your Red Emperor Japanese Maple, it is important to provide it with the right growing conditions. It thrives in partial shade to full sun, but it prefers protection from hot afternoon sun in warmer climates. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter. Regular watering is crucial, especially during dry periods.

Pruning is typically done in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Mulching around the base of the tree can help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

East Asian

Height: 

10’ - 15'

Spread: 

10' - 15'

Spacing: 

12'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

5 - 8

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

Red

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool.  Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter.  Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots.  Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites.  Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils

LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Street Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS: Gibraltar Azalea, Coral Bells, 'Patriot' Hosta

IMAGES: Mark BolinAcer palmatum 'Red Emperor'6, (2) Bri Weldon, Acer palmatum, (3) Jerry Norbury10141570, (4) Michael Figiel, in the shadows

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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