![]() In the spring, leaves will flood your tree with heavy purple hues, followed by incredible crimson reds in the fall. What’s more, its upright growth is easy to maintain.įor starters, you get second-to-none beauty. With its height ranging between 12 to 15 feet at maturity, the Emperor’s convenient stature makes it large enough to plant as a street tree or yard specimen yet compact enough to suit most planting locations. Known for its strength and vigorous growth, the Emperor is one of the hardiest Japanese Maple varieties available. Proper planting method can ensure proper drainage over the long term.From its brilliant crimson red color to its hardy strength, the Emperor Japanese Maple Tree lives up to its name as the leader in rich hues and easy, effortless growth. Constantly wet feet can cause serious problems. Water - During the first two summers after planting a Japanese Maple, make sure to water enough to keep soil damp but not soggy. If you hire someone to prune your Japanese maple make sure he/she has the credentials and ALWAYS check references. Heavy or major pruning is best left to professionals. That beings said, removal of damaged or stray branches that spoil the form of the tree can be performed almost any time of year. Pruning - When a specific variety of Japanese maple is planted in the right size space where it have room to grow to mature size, rarely will it require pruning. Ideally they prefer to be grown in similar conditions, especially in the warmer climate of the Deep South. However, in their natural habitat, Japanese Maples are understory trees, growing in dappled forest sunlight and at the edges of partially shaded woodlands. Sun - Some varieties will tolerate full sun. ![]() Consistently wet or soggy soils can be a killer. Soil - Japanese maples adapt well to many soil types provided there is good drainage. When provided the right environment in the landscape Japanese Maples are very easy to grow and care for, and long lived. We suggest underplanting with dwarf, low growing shrubs or groundcovers. Be careful not too overcrowd your Japanese Maple. Use them to accentuate an entryway or as a focal point to draw attention to a certain area of the landscape or home. Japanese maples stand out best when they are planted as a single specimen or in small groupings. In fall the tree displays an impressive crimson color. It usually leafs out a few days later than 'Bloodgood' in the spring which lessens the chance of frost damage, making it more suitable for cooler climates. In terms of growth habit, it is very similar to, and some argue better than the popular cultivar ‘Bloodgood’. It is a newer cultivar with extremely dark maroon foliage that fades very little in summer heat. ![]() The Red Emperor 1 is an exceptionally hardy Japanese Maple. This means you can count on the specific information we provide about each plant. ![]() To determine hardiness and overall performance in the landscape, each variety of Japanese Maple has been field-tested in our trial gardens here in mid-Georgia. Before we offer them for sale, plants are fully rooted and well-branched in 2, 3 or 5 gallon containers. Our container-grown maples are expertly grown from grafts with the utmost care. We are testing and adding new varieties every year. Gardener Direct offers over 150 outstanding and unique varieties of Japanese Maple. ![]()
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