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Tree Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Bloodgood Japanese Maple

 

 

 

 
Description Deciduous upright Japanese maple with stunning dark-purplish, almost black-red serrated leaves into late summer, turning bright crimson in autumn. The fruits are paired samaras (wing-shaped) and hang from the tree in clusters. It is a taller specimen than Japanese Maple growing to about 5m tall.    
Foliage
Deciduous
   
Form
V-Shaped
   
Mature Size 5 x 3m    
Uses This tree makes a beautiful specimen tree in small to large gardens. Can be grown in containers or planted in rows adding great multi-seasonal colour.    
Position & Soil Most Japanese Maples prefer fertile, well-drained soil in a full to filtered sun position, 'Bloodgood' is no exception. Avoid a location that is unprotected from north or west afternoon sun, or hot winds in summer. Use mulch around the base of the tree to retain moisture in the soil.    
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Substitutes Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'
Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'
Acer palmatum atropurpureum
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' (weeping standard)
Acer palmatum dissectum atropurpureum '(weeping standard)'
Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
   
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