- 'Bloodgood' is a large bushy deciduous shrub of rounded habit red hat will grow to around 4m tall
- This Japanese Maple features deep red-purple leaves with 5-7 slender-pointed lobes, that turn red in autumn
- Small purple flowers are followed by red fruits
- One of the best purple-leaved Japanese maples
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
What you need to know:
- 1 x Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
- Plant Type: Japanese Maple, large bushy decidious shrub
- Flowers: Spring
- Approx height: 2.5m to 4m
- Approx spread: 2.5m to 4m
- Position: Displays its best leaf colour in a sheltered, partially shaded spot
- Soil type: Chalk, clay, sand, loam
Caring for your plant:
Japanese Maples require watering regularly throughout spring and summer for the first couple of years. Rain water is preferable to tap water as it's more acidic and better for foliage colour. Japanese Maples rarely need pruning due to their attractive natural shape but if you need to remove damaged or diseased branches, do so in the dormant season (November to March) as they can bleed at other times of the year, weakening the branches.
