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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

 
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Family: Aceraceae (ay-ser-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Acer (AY-ser) (Info)
Species: palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum) (Info)
Cultivar: Bloodgood

10 vendors have this plant for sale.

10 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Trees

Group:
Palmatum (deeply divided leaves)

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Burgundy

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

6 positives
No neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive grampapa On Jun 20, 2008, grampapa from Wheatfield, NY
(Zone 6a) wrote:

I am in zone 6a. The tree was planted by the landscaper when we first built our house in 2002. Other than a little trimming every year, we have done nothing to it and it is just beautiful. And we have terrible clay soil. New spring growth is a burst of bright red in the sun. Then it settles down to the great burgundy of the rest of the tree. Highly recommended.

Positive otis On Dec 28, 2006, otis from Morrison, TN wrote:

I grow 'Bloodgood' Japanese maples from cuttings. They are beautiful trees. I propagate hundreds of these each year. They need the morning sun and afternoon shade. Japanese maples need well drained soil.

Negative jjpsr1 On May 24, 2006, jjpsr1 from Woodstock, GA wrote:

This is the second bloodgood I have planted. The first one was on sale with no guarantee. Only the bottom 1/2 had leaves.

I removed that one, and purchased about a 7' tall, healthy, beautiful tree. This one was absolutely beautiful! About 2 weeks later , it is developing leaves that are turning brown and some leaves have whitish spots on them.
Some of the leaves in middle of tree are turning green, and look healthy,

Any ideas? Anyone!! I don't want to lose this beautiful specimen. Jim

Positive GardenKonig On Apr 7, 2005, GardenKonig from Bronx, NY
(Zone 7a) wrote:

In August 2002 I purchased two of these lovely trees in Chinatown for $30! They were small specimens (a little over 12" tall) when I got them. They're around three feet tall now and budding.

I'm training them to grow upright and tall as opposed to short and bushy.

They're special trees and a great addition for any garden.

Positive charlena4 On Apr 27, 2004, charlena4 from Vass, NC wrote:

I think that is the most beautiful Japanese Maple I've seen in a long time. I love this tree. How does it thrive so well in such a small jar? It is definitely a conversation piece and adds excitement to any garden.

Positive tired On Apr 1, 2004, tired wrote:

I have a Bloodgood Japanese Maple that has over 100 seedlings sprouting around it, and I would like to save them.

Positive cher_the_garden On Jun 11, 2003, cher_the_garden wrote:

My Japanese Maple looks beautiful by my zen garden,and adds drama to my waterfall pond.I live in Ontario Canada (zone6b) with great success!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Mentone, Alabama
Fremont, California
Garberville, California
Lakewood, California
Lincoln, California
Stamford, Connecticut
Bear, Delaware
Pensacola, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
Canton, Georgia
Conyers, Georgia
Covington, Georgia
Fitzgerald, Georgia
Highland, Illinois
Lake Villa, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Evansville, Indiana
Abita Springs, Louisiana
Reading, Massachusetts
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Marion, Mississippi
Mathiston, Mississippi
Kimberling City, Missouri
Teaneck, New Jersey
Albuquerque, New Mexico
North Tonawanda, New York
Poughkeepsie, New York
Rochester, New York
Greensboro, North Carolina
Akron, Ohio
Bucyrus, Ohio
Grove City, Ohio
Streetsboro, Ohio
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Warminster, Pennsylvania
Walhalla, South Carolina
Morrison, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Kaysville, Utah
Amherst, Virginia
Mclean, Virginia
College Place, Washington
Gold Bar, Washington
Rochester, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
Appleton, Wisconsin
Merrimac, Wisconsin



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