BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A popular maple, Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a large shrub with deeply-cut, purple leaves in spring / summer which turn a vivid scarlet in the autumn before falling.

The summer foliage and autumn colour is eye-catching and makes Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' a superb addition to a nearly any garden!

Supplied Size: 4L containers (40 - 60 cm tall, reasonably freshly potted)

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' will produce stronger autumn colours in a slightly acid soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' requires shelter from strong winter winds.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Eventually an elegant large, reasonably upright, branching shrub.
  • Height: up to 5 m (16 ft) / [up to 3 m (10 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]

• Notes: This plant is an improved selection of Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Plant Video

The vivid red autumn colour of a 12 year old Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' in our gardens (October 2011).