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 ‘Emperor 1’
('Emperor 1', Japanese Maple)
| Size | Price |
| 3-GALLON-A | $99.99 |
| 20-GALLON | $429.99 |
| 25-GALLON | $699.99 |
| 3-GALLON | $149.99 |
| 35-GALLON | $699.99 |
| 7-GALLON | $229.99 |
Hardiness Zones:
6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8bQuick Overview:
A Bloodgood Japaneses maple variant. One of the best red maples for our area in full sun. Attractive foliage with rich dark red foliage coloring in summer turns brilliant scarlet in fall. Faster growing than Bloodgood.
Additional information
| Common Name | 'Emperor 1', Japanese Maple |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acer palmatum 'Emperor 1' |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 15 to 20 ft. |
| Width | 12 to 15 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Spring |
| Flower Color | red |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | purplish red/burgundy |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Fall Color | scarlet red |
