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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Japanese maple) bears bright red flowers during mid-spring. This tree is rounded in form and has greyish red and greyish lime foliage that is showy, matte and fine textured. The fruit produced by Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Japanese maple) is showy. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tree which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, container, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics In the fall, Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.