Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree
Best ornamental choice for gardeners with limited outdoor space.
Enhance your landscape with the Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree, renowned for its stunning, long-lasting scarlet foliage. This compact tree provides beautiful color contrast, ideal for smaller gardens or containers. It reaches a mature height of 15 feet and a width of up to 25 feet, adapting well to various soil types and thriving in full sun to partial shade. Known for its well-behaved roots and cold hardiness, this adaptable tree is a low-maintenance and attractive addition to any outdoor space, backed by a 1-year guarantee.
$66.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
310
/ 1131
#310 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Mature Height
15
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking consistent, vibrant color throughout the growing season
- Homeowners in cooler climates wanting a reliable, hardy ornamental tree
- Landscapers needing faster-growing, well-established specimens for immediate impact
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in hot regions with intense, direct afternoon sun exposure
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for inexpensive, smaller starter saplings
- Property owners with heavy, poorly draining, or waterlogged clay soil
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep scarlet foliage provides unmatched seasonal color contrast for any landscape.
Space Efficiency
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for smaller gardens or containers.
Maintenance Ease
Low-maintenance nature ensures a stress-free experience for novice gardeners.
Climate Adaptability
Hardy down to negative ten degrees across multiple USDA zones.
Pest Resistance
High deer resistance protects your investment from common garden wildlife.
Root Stability
Well-behaved root system prevents damage to nearby structures and walkways.
Key Specs
Mature Height
15 feet
Mature Width
15-25 feet
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Moderate Growing
Botanical Name
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-8
Cold Tolerance
Hardy down to -10℉
Shipping Restriction
Does Not Ship To: AK, AZ, HI
Features
- Vibrant scarlet foliage lasts all season
- Compact size for small gardens
- Cold-hardy and adaptable
- Deer resistant
- Well-behaved roots
- Backed by a 1-year guarantee
- Optional pruning for desired height
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Bloodgood' Japanese Maple for its exceptional quality and immediate visual impact. Reviewers consistently highlight the deep, rich burgundy foliage, noting the trees arrive healthy, robust, and often larger than anticipated. The primary positive theme centers on the perceived vigor and high nursery stock quality, making them ready to thrive upon arrival. Buyers value the convenience of receiving a well-established specimen directly delivered. While minor shipping stress sometimes occurs, the trees quickly recover. Excellent customer service further builds trust. Although the initial cost is sometimes noted as higher than local options, most buyers feel the guaranteed quality and dramatic beauty justify the investment for a stunning, low-maintenance landscape focal point.
Know before you buy
Yes, its compact size and well-behaved root system make it an excellent choice for large containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes to keep the soil from becoming waterlogged.
It thrives in both full sun and partial shade. In regions with intense summer heat, providing some afternoon shade will help protect the foliage from scorching and keep the scarlet color vibrant.
The Bloodgood Japanese Maple is considered highly deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a common concern. However, no plant is entirely deer-proof, especially if food sources are scarce.
This tree is adaptable to various soil types but performs best in well-drained soil. Avoid planting it in areas that remain consistently soggy or prone to standing water.
It is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8 and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°F. This makes it a robust option for many temperate climates.
While it naturally maintains a compact form, you can prune it to control its height or shape. Pruning is best performed during the dormant season to encourage healthy growth in the spring.
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