Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' ~ Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood'

The Bloodgood Japanese Maple is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown known for its stunning, deep red-purple foliage turns brilliant scarlet in fall.  Small non-showy but attractive umbels of purplish-red flowers bloom in spring followed by red samaras.  Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas.  One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance in the South. Type:  Tree Origins: East Asia Height:  15’ - 20' Spread:  15' - 20' Spacing:  18' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest:  Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool.  Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter.  Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots.  P