Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood') is a classic small landscape tree valued for dependable deep red to burgundy foliage and brilliant fall color. You can use it as a specimen near patios and entries, or as an understory accent where its layered branching and multi-stem form are easy to appreciate.

Give your tree moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and avoid sites that stay soggy. Water regularly during the first seasons after planting, then maintain even moisture during hot, dry spells to help prevent leaf scorch. A light mulch helps keep roots cool and reduces moisture swings, but keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

For best color and performance, place it in full sun to partial shade. In cooler climates it can handle more sun, while in hotter areas afternoon shade helps protect the leaves from scorching and drying winds. Shelter it from harsh exposure where possible, and provide consistent irrigation during heat waves.

At maturity it reaches about 15-20 feet tall and can spread broadly with age, so allow room for its canopy. Prune lightly while dormant (late winter) to remove crossing branches and refine the structure, keeping the natural layered habit. With good drainage and steady care, it becomes a long-lived focal point that adds interest from spring flush through winter silhouette.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 6-8 (-10 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 180-240"
• Spread: 180-240"

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