- Bloodgood japanese maple
Botanical name: Acer palmatum
Average Size at Maturity: Slowly reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
Bloom Time: spring
Flower Color: purple
Foliage Color: red
Growth Rate: 1 – 2 ft a year
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
Parent Act: propagated by cutting
Special Feature: Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color
Water Needs: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.