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  • ACER palmatum 'Bloodgood'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Bloodgood' and ARALIA elata 'Variegata'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Bloodgood' and HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Skyfall'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Bloodgood' and ROSA banksiae 'Lutea'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ACER palmatum 'Bloodgood'

    Commonly known as Japanese maple

     AWARD
    Striking dark purplish-red foliage, bright red in autumn
    Large
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    7.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £70.00 each 
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    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      One of the best purples and excellent as a specimen. Ultimate height and spread reached in about 20 years.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan.
    • Deciduous
      Deeply cut, 5-lobed leaves
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
    • Palmate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous shrub producing small, inconspicuous flowers in spring and winged red fruits in autumn
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

      Late autumn to midwinter
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from cold winds and late frosts
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
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    £10.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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