Description
Easily grown in average, medium moisture soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly dappled shade. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. (Courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
Acer palmatum ‘Ruth’s Red’
(Ruth's Red Japanese Maple)
| Size | Price |
| 20-GALLON | $549.99 |
| 65-GALLON | $769.99 |
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
‘Ruth’s Red’ has the blackest red leaves of any of the Japanese maple varieties. It retains its dark color throughout the summer. It is one of the best of the new Japanese maple varieties. The fall color is orange and red.
Additional information
| Common Name | Ruth's Red Japanese Maple |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acer palmatum 'Ruth's Red' |
| Container/Amount | 35 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 12 to 15 ft. |
| Width | 12 to 15 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | purplish-black |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Fall Color | red |
