Acer 'Bloodgood'
Best ornamental tree for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance seasonal color.
Discover the Acer 'Bloodgood', an award-winning Japanese Maple celebrated for its stunning, deep reddish-purple foliage that maintains its color throughout summer before transforming into a vibrant crimson red in autumn. This vigorous deciduous tree develops an attractive rounded shape, reaching about 15 to 20 feet in height and spread. It's ideal as a specimen or shade tree, thriving in USDA Zones 5-8. The 'Bloodgood' prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types, provided they are well-drained. Small purplish-red flowers appear in mid-spring, followed by samara fruits.
$78.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
7
/ 1209
#7 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-26%
Below average
SKU
28160
Who it's for
- Landscape designers working in sun-exposed garden areas
- Gardeners seeking consistent, high-impact seasonal color
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance, hardy structural trees
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for rapid privacy screening
- Residents in regions with extreme heat and drought
- Gardeners managing heavy clay or poorly draining soil
Performance breakdown
Foliage Longevity
Maintains deep reddish-purple pigment consistently throughout the entire summer season.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to diverse soil types and varying light conditions.
Seasonal Visual Impact
Transitions into a brilliant crimson display that anchors any autumn landscape.
Establishment Ease
Container-grown roots ensure a smoother transition when planting in your garden.
Pest Resilience
Naturally resistant to common garden nuisances like rabbits and black walnuts.
Growth Predictability
Vigorous, upright habit creates a reliable, uniform shape as it matures.
Key Specs
SKU
28160
Genus
Acer
Species
palmatum
Variety
'Bloodgood'
Item Form
2-Gallon
Mature Height
20 Feet
Mature Width
20 Feet
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Features
- Award-winning Royal Horticultural Society selection
- Deep reddish-purple leaves all summer
- Brilliant crimson fall color
- Rabbit and black walnut resistant
- Vigorous, upright growth habit
- Tolerates diverse soil conditions
- Attracts birds with samara fruits
- Container-grown for easy planting
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the Acer 'Bloodgood' upon arrival. The primary theme is the plant's reliability; many reviewers note that the trees are well established, accurately sized, and exhibit the deep, rich coloration expected of this premium variety. While some minor shipping stress is occasionally mentioned, the overwhelming consensus is that the careful packaging ensures successful transplanting and vigorous growth, justifying the investment. This tree is viewed as a reliable, high quality centerpiece for the garden.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is prized for its deep reddish-purple foliage that holds its color well through the summer months before shifting to a brilliant crimson in the fall.
You should plan for a mature height and spread of approximately 15 to 20 feet. It is best to plant it in an area where it has enough room to develop its natural, rounded shape without crowding.
The 'Bloodgood' is quite adaptable and can thrive in various soil types, including clay, provided the site is well-drained. Ensure the planting location does not stay waterlogged, as good drainage is essential for the health of Japanese Maples.
It performs well in both full sun and partial shade. In hotter climates, however, providing some afternoon shade can help protect the leaves from scorching during the peak of summer.
The 'Bloodgood' is notably resistant to rabbits and black walnut toxicity. Additionally, it produces samara fruits in the spring that are known to attract birds to your landscape.
Being container-grown means the tree has been established in a pot, which typically results in a well-developed root system. This makes the planting process easier and helps the tree establish itself more quickly in your garden compared to bare-root alternatives.
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