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Red Emperor Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor'

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Overview

Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor', or Red Emperor Japanese Maple, is a striking deciduous tree celebrated for its deep burgundy leaves that evolve into vibrant crimson in the fall. With its broad canopy, it reaches up to 15-20 feet in height and spreads approximately 15 feet wide. Prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for creating focal points in landscape designs due to its dramatic color and elegant form.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — Its canopy shapes into a pleasing
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — Ideal for creating focal points in landscape designs due to its dramatic color and elegant formRed Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — lustrous red and retain their color better than many other red Japanese maplesRed Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — commonly referred to as Red Emperor Japanese MapleRed Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — Prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soilRed Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — is a captivating ornamental tree that brings a majestic flair to any landscape designRed Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — maturing to an approximate height of 15 to 20 feet with a spread of around 15 feet+3

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — Its canopy shapes into a pleasing
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — Ideal for creating focal points in landscape designs due to its dramatic color and elegant form
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — lustrous red and retain their color better than many other red Japanese maples
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — commonly referred to as Red Emperor Japanese Maple
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — Prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — is a captivating ornamental tree that brings a majestic flair to any landscape design
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — maturing to an approximate height of 15 to 20 feet with a spread of around 15 feet
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — This cultivar stands out with its vibrant foliage and elegant form
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — With its broad canopy, it reaches up to 15-20 feet in height and spreads approximately 15 feet wide
Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — They unfurl in the spring as a deep
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