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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
Bloodgood Japanese Maple
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| 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. | ||
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Deciduous
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V-Shaped
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| 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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