Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Height: 3 m (possibly more if in sheltered location)

Width: 3 m

Zone: 5

Exposure: Sun to part shade

Upright, large-leaved, purplish-red Japanese Maple.  Retains its deep colour well throughout the summer.  Inconspicuous red flowers emerge before the leaves.  Excellent red colour in the fall.

Bloodgood is the hardiest cultivar of Japanese Maples for the Ottawa area, but still requires winter protection.  Place in sheltered location.

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade.