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

 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Ultimate Height:
15.00ft feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15.00ft feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Does best in rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils
  Special Characteristics:

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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