Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ – Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood'

Japanese Maple

A classic and reliable Japanese maple, Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is treasured for its deep red-purple, lobed leaves that hold their colour well through summer, turning a vibrant scarlet in autumn. It also features tiny purple-red spring flowers and red-winged samaras (seeds) in late summer. A graceful, architectural tree with excellent year-round interest.

🍁 Foliage & Features:

• Spring–Summer: Deep red-purple, palmate leaves

• Autumn: Foliage turns a fiery crimson-red

• Flowers & Fruit: Small purple-red flowers in spring followed by red samaras in late summer

• Habit: Upright, spreading form with elegant, layered branching

📍 Growing Conditions:

• Site: Sheltered location – protect from strong wind and spring frosts

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, neutral to acidic soils

• Position:

  • Red/purple foliage like ‘Bloodgood’ needs some sun to develop full colour

  • Avoid harsh afternoon sun or exposed windy spots

• Hardiness: Fully hardy, but young spring growth can be frost-sensitive

✂️ Maintenance:

• Growth: Slow-growing; can be pruned lightly to shape

• Pruning: Only when dormant (late autumn to mid-winter); remove damaged or crossing branches

• Containers: Well suited to large containers, long-term if watered and fed regularly

📏 Size at Maturity:

• Height: Up to 5 m (15 ft)

• Spread: Up to 5 m (15 ft)

🪴 Availability:

• Supplied as: Potted tree in 15L container