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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
Common Name: Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is one of the most popular and reliable upright red Japanese maples, prized for its excellent heat tolerance, strong form, and consistent dark foliage color. Leaves emerge deep burgundy-red in spring, retain rich color better than many red cultivars through summer, and turn brilliant crimson to scarlet in fall. The foliage is palmate with broad, well-defined lobes, giving the tree a bold yet refined texture. ‘Bloodgood’ develops a strong upright to rounded habit with good branching and steady growth, making it a dependable landscape specimen. Best grown in partial shade, though it tolerates more sun than many Japanese maples, especially in cooler climates. Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and protection from drying winds. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8. Mature size: Width: 15–20 ft Height: 15–20 ft Ideal for specimen planting, lawns, woodland edges, courtyards, and Asian-inspired landscapes, Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is valued for its durability, classic form, and reliable year-round beauty.
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple |
| Width: | 15-20' |
| Height: | 20 |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Vase Shaped, Broad Upright |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Well Drained |
| Leaf Color: | Red |
| Fall Color: | Red |
