Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

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Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is a popular Japanese maple valued for its strong, dark foliage colour and reliable performance. In spring, the sharply lobed leaves emerge a rich purple to deep purple-red, holding their dark tone well through summer before turning vivid crimson in autumn. Its upright, well-branched form gives it a bold yet elegant presence, making it a dependable choice for specimen planting and Japanese-style gardens. Hardy and long-lived when grown in a sheltered position with well-drained soil, ‘Bloodgood’ delivers consistent colour and structure across the seasons.
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Key Features

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Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 2.5m-4
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Light: Full sun to partial shade (best leaf colour in full sun; protect from scorching in very hot climates).

Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; slightly acidic preferred.

Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially when young or during dry periods.

Pruning: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.

Hardiness: Hardy in temperate climates; protect from strong winds and frost.

Feeding: Apply a slow-release, balanced fertiliser in spring.

Notes

Deciduous Japanese maple with an upright, vase-shaped habit.

Deep burgundy-red leaves that maintain colour throughout spring and summer, turning bright red in autumn.

Moderately fast-growing for a Japanese maple, with a strong, elegant form.

Finely lobed leaves add texture and interest to the garden.

Ideal as a specimen plant, in small gardens, or near patios and pathways.

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