Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Bloodgood'
Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum ′Bloodgood′ - Summer Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Red (Small red flowers form clusters under the new leaf growth in the spring)
 Foliage Notes:
Purple (Star shaped leaves range from deep purple to red in the summer); Red (Brilliant red coloration in the fall)
 Fruit Notes:
Multi-Colored (Samaras change from yellow-orange center to red tips)
 Ultimate Height:
12-20 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15-20 feet
 Bloom Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers slightly acidic, organic soils that are well-drained
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Maintenance:
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are star shaped, 2-4" long by 1-3" wide with palmate veination. The fruits (samaras) tend to be in 0.5-1" in length and are very showy. In the spring, clusters of small red flowers will appear underneath new leaf growth.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Bonsai 19
  • Border 367
  • Patio Tree 125
  • Specimen 598
  • Fall Color 206
  • Notable Texture 277
  • Slow Growth Rate 266

    • Additional Information

    This popular tree is chosen for its stunning purplish-red leaves during the summer months. However, if the summer is particularly hot and dry, the color will dull to a greenish-red hue.

    9 Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Bloodgood' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    1ORIG_2993*AHIKS
    2ORIG_2989*AHIKS
    3ORIG_6962*ALYNN
    4ORIG_6968*ALYNN
    5ORIG_6969*ALYNN
    6ORIG_6963*ALYNN
    72023_00101*ALYNN
    82023_00466*ALYNN
    92023_00719*AUC

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