ACER Bloodgood (graft) #15

Attractive foliage with burgundy red coloring turns brilliant scarlet in fall. The interesting red-black bark provides striking interest in winter. This slender, airy tree is well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios and entryways. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance. Deciduous. Bloodgood Maple can turn green do to too much direct sunlight, as this variety of Japanese maple is particularly sensitive to intense sun which can cause its leaves to lose their red color and turn more green as a protective mechanism against sun damage; essentially, the plant is trying to reduce light absorption by producing more chlorophyll, resulting in a greener leaf.

Average Size at Maturity Slowly reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Design Ideas Plant this beautiful maple in a highly visible area amidst a collection of grasses and evergreens to create an Asian-style garden. Associate with beautiful stones. Lovely near a stream or pond where its lower leaves can dip into water. Use its foliage to interrupt a long, green-leafed border.
Deciduous/ Evergreen Deciduous
Foliage Color Red
Garden Style Asian/Zen
Growth Habit Round
Growth Rate Slow
Landscape Use Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden
Light Needs Filtered sun, Morning sun and Evening shade ,Partial sun
Soil Needs Tree & Shrub Food
Special Feature Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest
Water Needs Moderate