Acer Palmatum: Bloodgood
Acer Palmatum: Bloodgood
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' - Japanese Maple
One of the most popular and reliable Japanese maples, Bloodgood is renowned for its outstanding deep purple-red foliage that holds its rich colour exceptionally well throughout the summer. This classic variety features elegant palmate leaves that transform into brilliant vivid red and crimson tones in autumn, creating a spectacular seasonal display.
Key Features
- Deep purple-red foliage that holds colour all summer
- Spectacular vivid red and crimson autumn display
- Attractive bushy, rounded form
- Mature size: 2-4m height and spread
- Excellent as a specimen tree or in mixed borders
- Hardy, reliable, and low maintenance
Planting & Care
Plant in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Tolerates full sun to partial shade, though some afternoon shade is beneficial in hotter climates to prevent leaf scorch. Shelter from strong winds and late frosts for best results. More sun-tolerant than many red Japanese maples.
A superb choice for adding dramatic colour and elegance to Japanese-style gardens, contemporary landscapes, or mixed borders. Its reliable performance, excellent colour retention, and hardy nature make Bloodgood one of the most trusted varieties for creating stunning focal points in gardens of all sizes.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Tolerates full sun to partial shade — some afternoon shade is beneficial in hotter positions to prevent leaf scorch. Shelter from strong winds and late frosts, which can damage the emerging spring foliage.
Water regularly during establishment and throughout dry periods. Mulch annually with leaf mould or bark to retain moisture and maintain soil acidity. Minimal pruning is required — remove any dead or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when fully dormant.
Size & Specification
Available in multiple sizes: 7.5-litre pot (young specimen, approx. 40–60cm), 20-litre pot (established plant, approx. 80–120cm), 25-litre pot (larger specimen), and 30-litre pot (mature specimen). All supplied as healthy, container-grown plants ready for planting.
Eventual height and spread: 2–4m at maturity over many years. Slow to moderate growth rate. Fully hardy (RHS H6).
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched in its nursery pot to protect the root system during transit. Carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival. We dispatch Monday to Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.
Delivered via a specialist plant courier. You will receive a dispatch notification with tracking details. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery, as plants should not be left in packaging for extended periods.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Acer palmatum provides valuable seasonal habitat for garden wildlife. Its canopy offers nesting and roosting cover for birds, while the flowers provide an early nectar source for bees and other pollinators in spring.
The autumn seed keys (samaras) are a food source for birds and small mammals. As a long-lived specimen tree, it contributes lasting structural and ecological value to the garden over many decades.