Acer palmatum Bloodgood

Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is one of the most widely planted Japanese maples, valued for its reliable upright form and deep burgundy-red foliage that holds color well through summer. Introduced in the mid-20th century, it develops a broad, rounded canopy that provides strong structure in the landscape. It performs best in full sun to partial shade with evenly moist, well-drained soil, and grows at a moderate, steady rate. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8, it typically reaches 15–20 feet tall and wide, making it a dependable specimen tree for gardens large and small.