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High Nitrogen fertilizer should be avoided in the immediate vicinity of these trees, as excessive nitrogen can cause overly vigorous growth that is not consistent with the natural form of the tree, and is prone to dieback and pathogens. Although Bloodgood Maples can reach 15 feet in height, some landscapers choose to prune the Maple to a more desirable. Special Interest In Winter: Foliage, Shape,Īcceptable PH: Sandy soil should have a pH of 5.5, loamy soil a pH 6.0 or peaty soil a pH of 4.5,Īcer Palmatum prefer neutral to acid conditions and dislike extremely alkaline soil and shallow chalk. Special Interest In Autumn: Foliage, Shape,

palmatum fails on heavy, compacted, and wet soils resulting in frost damage and fungi infections.Soil mix contain approx 20% sand, 30% fresh leaf compost and bark mulch, 40% matured leaf compost and bark mulch, 10% perlite, A fresh, richly-hued focal point of any landscape, the Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree is known for standing out. Acer palmatum is much less demanding and more tolerant than commonly believed and will thrive on all kinds of soils. Plant Care 101: Bloodgood Japanese Maple. Sun/partial shade, on very sandy soils light shade is preferable, sheltered position.īest on moist, free-draining, light, sandy loams, slightly acid. On very sunny sites root area should be mulched as it prefers cool moisture. The Japanese Maple is frost hardy, but when temperatures drop below -10 C, it should be protected.Īcer Palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ leaves may turn slightly light green in place where Average High temperature is 27 C or above in summer.Īcer Palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is picturesque, medium tall, tree-like shrub or small tree with wide, roundedcrown, fast growing 4 (up to 6) meters in height and in spread.īeautiful dark purple to red-black, consistent colour until late summer, autumn colour bright scarlet.Īcer Palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ has shallow root system with many fibrous roots in topsoil layer.

Japanese Maple do really well in sunny and airy location, but when temperatures rise to 30 C or above, it should be placed somewhere with indirect sunlight to prevent damaging the leaves. Maple Acer Palmatum Bloodgood(Red Maple), commonly known as Japanese maple, palmate maple is a species of woody plant native to Japan, Korea, China, eastern Mongolia, southeast Russia.