One of if not the most popular Japanese Maple cultivars among home gardeners and landscape architects alike, 'Bloodgood' is a stately specimen that begins the season with burgundy-red leaves emerging in spring that turn to deep burgundy purple in summer and finally in fall to a flaming bright red. Bloodgood will tolerate full sun however in the South will appreciate some filtered sun or shade in the afternoon. Bloodgood has an upright habit and rounded form with a moderate growth rate to 15 to 20 feet tall and wide at maturity. Bloodgood can turn green from too mush 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 instead of red.

Height at Maturity: 15-20'
Width at Maturity: 15-20'
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Broad
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage Color in Spring: Burgundy Red
Foliage Color in Summer: Burgundy-Red
Foliage Color in Fall: Scarlet-Red
Light Needs: Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Morning Sun with Evening Shade
Water Needs: Average, moderately drought tolerant when established
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silty (Condition heavy clay soils when planting)
Drainage: Well drained soil is a must!
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.0 is ideal
Maintenance: Low
Resistances: Deer, Heat Tolerant, Insect Resistant