Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood': Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Zones: 5 to 8Mature Height: 20 to 30 feetMature Spread: 15 to 20 feet The parent of the Bloodgood Japanese Maple is the most popular upright red-leaved Japanese Maple. Blackish-red bark with burgundy leaves that turn a striking scarlet colour in autumn. Red samaras are quite prominent and add to the tree's overall beauty. Perfect as a small lawn tree. When choosing a location, keep in mind that the Bloodgood Japanese Maple has a slow to moderate growth rate. It grows up to 30 feet in height and 20 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 5 to 8. Prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. How To Start These Seeds:Scarification: None requiredStratification: Cold stratify for 120 days.Germination: Sow seed 1/8 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bedOther: Natural fall sowing in mulched beds Seed Count Per Packet:This packet contains 20 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to