Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree

Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree is the Perfect Focal Point for Bold, Year-Round Beauty

Add Striking Scarlet Fall Color and Elegant Form with the Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree

The Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree delivers bold color and ornamental elegance with deep red leaves that turn brilliant scarlet in fall. Ideal as a landscape centerpiece, this tree grows 15–25 ft tall and thrives in zones 5–8.

After winter, the red-green leaves emerge again in the spring and stay green through summer. As soon as the temperatures start dropping, the leaf color gradually turns a bright scarlet red or can take on many shades of red. Renowned for its beautiful garnet foliage and showy growth habitat, it is a staple in many home landscapes.

Bloodgood Japanese Maple in Landscape Design

This ornamental tree is great for winter landscapes as the red is a nice contrast fall color to the evergreen trees. This fast-growing tree, similar to the Emperor Japanese Maple Tree, is easy to grow and very aesthetically pleasing.

• Focal point / specimen tree thanks to its bold red foliage and elegant branching
• Front-yard or entryway accent to enhance curb appeal
• Four-season interest tree with striking scarlet fall color and winter structure
• Contrast planting near evergreens for standout color in fall and winter
• Small-space landscapes where a 15–25 ft ornamental tree fits easily
• Japanese-inspired or woodland gardens that benefit from its sculptural form.
• Shade-accent tree in areas with afternoon protection from hot summer sun

Can You Keep a Bloodgood Japanese Maple Small?

While a Bloodgood Japanese maple tree does not need to be regularly pruned, you can trim and prune the Bloodgood maple tree to help it grow in your preferred shape. The best time to prune a Bloodgood Japanese maple tree is during the winter when the Bloodgood tree is dormant. Though it isn't always necessary, it's a good idea to trim off any diseased, dead, or dying branches.

How Big Do Bloodgood Japanese Maples Get?

A full-grown Bloodgood Japanese Maple can grow between 15 to 25 feet tall and spread to 20 feet wide at full maturity, making it a great choice for a small tree in your landscape.

Bloodgood Japanese Maple Growth Rate

This Acer palmatum maple variety has a relatively slow growth rate of 1-2 feet per year. To get the maximum expected growth speed, you should add fertilizer and heavily water to encourage it to grow faster. However, faster growth may result in less desirable branching.

Bloodgood Japanese Maple Care

The Bloodgood Japanese maple tree is a deciduous tree, meaning it loses its maple leaves in winter. It is grown across the United States in USDA growing zones 5-8. 

The tree prefers full sun to part shade and slightly acidic, well-drained soil conditions for best results. Watering is key to ensuring that your Bloodgood Japanese maple tree properly establishes its root system upon initial growth in the first year. Soil moisture should stay damp but no wet feet.

The Japanese Bloodgood maple tree cannot be grown in the hot summer heat, so plant in partial shade if you have exceptionally hot summers to avoid leaf scorch. A slow-release fertilizer at the top of the root ball will help the maple grow. 

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