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Acer palmatum 'Emperor'

Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum Emperor

Acer 'Emperor' Overview

Upright, wide crowned red foliaged deciduous tree. Part sun-part shade.

  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Height: 10-13 ft
  • Spread: 9-12 ft
Category:  Trees

Comes into leaf two weeks later than Bloodgood.

  • Strong, vigorous, upright, wide-crowned tree
  • Deep red purple leaves that possess a transparent quality giving them the appearance of stained glass with the light shining through them
  • Holds color even in the shade
  • Beautiful dark crimson fall color
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