Unique Vibrant Red Colors Line this Tree's Branches from Spring to Fall!
The Semi Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree, Acer palmatum atropurpureum, is the perfect small tree! With beautiful burgundy purple foliage and low maintenance qualities, it can enhance any yard or landscape into a colorful oasis. We also have this plant in larger size, it is known as the Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree.
This small, deciduous tree has purplish red foliage that will emerge in early spring and eventually fades to bright reddish green in the summer. During the fall months, the red color will return once again. Once winter weather hits, the dwarf maple tree will lose its leaves.
The fall foliage makes it a top contender for cottage gardens, city gardens, or Japanese gardens to add a burst of fall color when most other plants are dying back to prepare for winter.
SEMI DWARF JAPANESE MAPLE CARE
Grow the Dwarf Japanese Red Maple tree across the United States in USDA growing zones 5-9. It will perform best in full sun to partial shade, and moist, well draining soil. Be sure to have a regular watering schedule during the first year of planting to establish a strong root system. It is a drought-tolerant tree once established.
Commonly called the Red Emperor Maple, it has an upright growing habit with a slow growth rate. At full maturity, the ornamental tree will reach up to 15 feet tall and wide making it perfect for smaller gardens. The branching growth habit gives it a unique look. It is also deer resistant and attracts pollinators because of the vibrant colors.
Prune dwarf maples in late winter or early spring before bud break so you have the best view of where the branches will grow. Once the tree’s leaves flush out for spring you should not prune anymore. You can fertilize in early spring to encourage healthy growth.
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Sunlight
Full Sun / Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Burgundy
Mature Width
15 ft
Mature Height
15 ft
Growing Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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United StatesSweet little tree attacked my rabbits
Loved my tree and it arrived in great condition and was thriving. Unfortunately the rabbits loved it too and yesterday I discovered they chewed off all of the branches with leaves. Can anyone tell me if it will recover? I’ve spread egg shells and coffee grounds around its base which is supposed to repel rabbits, and if it’s likely to survive, I’ll also ***** a fence around it. We live in town, but the rabbits in our neighborhood are aggressive!
Perfect Plants Nursery
Hello Krista! Thank you so much for the review. I am sorry to hear the rabbits have gotten to your Semi Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree. Please reach out to us via our email, contact@myperfectplants.com, so we can help you further.
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I've followed directions and watered it well every day and It's Dying. Not too impressed.
Perfect Plants Nursery
Hello Gerald. I am sorry to hear that the Semi Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree isn't doing great. Please email us at contact@myperfectplants.com to follow up and see what we can do.
United StatesPerfect
I received my tree in a timely manner. It arrived in great condition, very healthy and a good size. I would definitely shop here again.
Perfect Plants Nursery
Thank you Mary for your feedback. We hope you and your new Semi Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree are doing well. Take care!
United StatesPerfect
Thank you . I received the plant in perfect condition. I would recommend my friends as your customers.
Perfect Plants Nursery
Thank you Teh for your kind words and continued support. This means everything to us. Enjoy your Semi Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree.
The plant came quickly and was healthy. Hope I can keep it that way. It's beautiful.
Perfect Plants Nursery
Hi Susan! We dearly appreciate your continued support and hope you and your Semi Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree are doing well. All the best.
