- Bloodgood japanese maple
Botanical name: Acer palmatum
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: Slowly reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: Zones 5-9
Flower color: purple
Foliage color: red
Growth rate: 1 – 2 ft a year
Pruning instructions: Remove any old or weak branches that disrupt the shape of the tree as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: Beautiful in a highly visible area amidst a collection of grasses and evergreens
Light needs: Prefers a partially shaded area, 4 hours of sunlight a day
Special features: Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color
Watering instructions: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Fertilizing instructions : Use 10-10-10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loamy/clay
Companion plants: azaleas, helleborus, mountain laurel
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
