Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Height:
15 - 20 ft.
Width:
12 - 15 ft.
Foliage Color:
Purple
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
Exposure:
Partial Sun / Sun
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
5 - 8
Native Range:
Japan
The Gardener's Notepad
Behold the standard in purple/red upright Japanese Maples. Probably the most widely cultivated variety. The leaf color holds up well even in high temperatures.The penalty of popularity is that it is no longer as 'special', but if you want a dark red tree, look no further.