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 5–10Climate Temperate

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') — Prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soil

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') — commonly referred to as Red Emperor Japanese Maple

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') — This cultivar stands out with its vibrant foliage and elegant form

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

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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') — Prefers partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soil

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') — commonly referred to as Red Emperor Japanese Maple

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') — This cultivar stands out with its vibrant foliage and elegant form

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') — Its canopy shapes into a pleasing

Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — They unfurl in the spring as a deep

Red Emperor Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor') — lustrous red and retain their color better than many other red Japanese maples

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