Bloodgood Japanese Maple | Design Ideas & Facts

Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’, commonly known as Bloodgood Japanese Maple is an EPIC statement in the landscape. The foliage is incredibly striking with vibrant deep crimson leaves that slowly fade to green and can even have hues of purple. The trunk structure of the Bloodgood Japanese Maple is one of its defining features, adding to its overall aesthetic appeal and structural elegance. Especially in multi-trunk form!

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Of course this tree is a staple in Asian gardens, but I use this tree in landscapes where I want to create a modern Zen or woodland aesthetic. And it also goes right along with traditional style landscapes, so it’s incredibly versatile.

If you want to see how I planted my Crimson Queen Maple, here’s the vid!

Here are some quick facts about the Bloodgood Maple:

Scientific Name: Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

Common Name: Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Family: Sapindaceae

Origin: Native to Japan, Korea, and China

Height and Spread: Typically grows 15-20 feet tall and wide

Leaf Color: Deep red to burgundy in spring and summer; vibrant crimson in fall

Leaf Shape: Palmate with 5-7 lobes

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Sunlight Requirements: Prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun

Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

Water Needs: Regular watering, especially in dry periods

Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 5-8 (but often seen in 9/10)

Landscape Use: Ideal as a focal point, in mixed borders, or as a specimen tree

Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove dead branches

Special Features: Disease-resistant and deer-resistant

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