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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
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
Combine Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood'
Plant Sale lists Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
