ACER palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Commonly known as Japanese maple

Striking dark purplish-red foliage, bright red in autumn

Small

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£35.00 each

Large

Pot size - 7.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery 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.

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£75.00 each

Specimen

Pot size - 7.5 to 10 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Available again from March 2026

£100.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

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