Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' - 40-50 CM C5

Description
The Japanese maple 'Bloodgood' (Acer palmatum) is a broad, rounded, picturesque, deciduous large shrub with decorative, dark red leaves. It also bears purple-red flowers arranged in clusters in May. These produce red winged fruits. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * beautiful foliage * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * drought-resistant, cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
High ornamental foliage value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Bloodgood's are dark red, opposite, lobed. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Bloodgood' turns bright scarlet in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Bloodgood' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, roundish, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of Japanese maple 'Bloodgood' appear in clusters in May.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.