A reliable upright Japanese maple holding deep burgundy-purple foliage through summer before flaring to vivid scarlet in autumn. One of the best red-leaved cultivars for feature planting.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood'
Botanically, Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a slow-growing tree in the Sapindaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, purple-toned and rich in autumn colour foliage. Purple flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood'
Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' does best in loamy, free-draining and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' in the garden
Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood'
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