Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

A popular maple, Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a large shrub or eventually a small tree with deeply-cut, dark purple leaves which turn a vivid shades of red and scarlet in the autumn before falling. The best autumn colour display will be seen if this maple is planted in a position sheltered from strong winds.

The summer leaves and autumn colour is very eye-catching and makes Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' a superb addition to a nearly any garden and it can also be grown in a container if required.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' will produce stronger autumn colours in a slightly acid soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' requires shelter from strong winter winds.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: An elegant large, reasonably upright, branching shrub or in time, very small tree.
  • Height: up to 5 m (16 ft) / [up to 3 m (10 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]

• Notes: This plant is an improved selection of Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'