Acer pal. Bloodgood

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a classic Japanese maple valued for its rich purple-red, finely lobed leaves that hold their colour well through summer before turning vivid red in autumn. Forming a graceful, rounded small tree with a layered branching habit, it makes an elegant specimen for sheltered gardens and Japanese-style plantings. Best in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and in partial shade with protection from cold, drying winds.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Partial shade; sheltered from hot sun and wind

Rate of Growth: Slow

Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained; preferably acidic

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Plant at a Glance