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Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood'

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Overview

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a striking Japanese Maple cultivar, cherished for its rich, burgundy-red foliage. This deciduous tree boasts a round, upright habit, reaching 15-20 feet in height and 15-20 feet in spread. It thrives in hardiness zones 5-8, preferring partial to full sun, and well-drained soil. 'Bloodgood's' stunning color and graceful form make it an excellent focal point in residential and commercial landscapes.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — owing to its distinctive characteristics and year-round beauty
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — purplish-red leaves that maintain their vibrant color throughout the growing seasonBloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — rounded canopy.<br><br>Its foliage is one of its most striking featuresBloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — The leaves are 2 to 5 inches long with a classic palmate shape that contributes to the tree's delicateBloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — It thrives in hardiness zones 5-8, preferring partial to full sun, and well-drained soilBloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — commonly referred to as the Bloodgood Japanese MapleBloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — contrasting beautifully against many green-hued plants+4

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
15–20 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — owing to its distinctive characteristics and year-round beauty
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — purplish-red leaves that maintain their vibrant color throughout the growing season
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — rounded canopy.<br><br>Its foliage is one of its most striking features
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — The leaves are 2 to 5 inches long with a classic palmate shape that contributes to the tree's delicate
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — It thrives in hardiness zones 5-8, preferring partial to full sun, and well-drained soil
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — commonly referred to as the Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — contrasting beautifully against many green-hued plants
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — is an exemplary choice for a focal point in any landscape design
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a striking Japanese Maple cultivar, cherished for its rich, burgundy-red
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — This cultivar reaches an impressive height of approximately 15 to 20 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet
Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood') — This deciduous tree boasts a round, upright habit, reaching 15-20 feet in height and 15-20 feet in spread
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