Acer palmatum 'Wolff' [sold as Emperor I®]
Emperor I Japanese Maple

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Ultimate Height:
15.00ft feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15.00ft feet
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 Soil:
Does best in rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils
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    • Additional Information

    Emperor I grows rapidly and of the Japanese Maple cultivars it is on the larger side. Leaves have red and blue pigment, holds color in heat. This cultivar leafs out 12 to 14 days later than sister cultivars which helps avoid spring frost damage.

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