Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
Family: Sapindaceae
Where to buy
Listings from nursery websites, as of the last check. Plantopia doesn't sell plants; prices and availability can change, so confirm on the nursery's site.
Mr Maple (Nichols Nursery)
12 listings1 gallon
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Not rechecked recentlylast checked on Oct 3· Pickup only6 gallon
Not rechecked recentlylast checked on Oct 37 gallon
Not rechecked recentlylast checked on Oct 310 gallon (ships without pot)
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Not rechecked recentlylast checked on Oct 3· Pickup only
Kigi Nursery
1 listingAcer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Japanese Maple
Not rechecked recentlylast checked on Oct 2
What nurseries say
Growing facts as each nursery states them on its own product page. Nurseries sometimes disagree, so every claim names its nursery. Plantopia hasn't checked them; ask the nursery when it matters.
- Hardiness zonesNurseries differ
- Zones 5–9 · Forestfarm, Mr Maple (Nichols Nursery)
- Hardy to zone 5 · Kigi Nursery
- Zones 5a–8b · Nature Hills Nursery
- Light
- Full sun, part shade · Kigi Nursery, Mr Maple (Nichols Nursery), Nature Hills Nursery
- Water
- Moderate · Nature Hills Nursery
- Drought tolerant
- Yes · Nature Hills Nursery
- Soil
- Well-drained, slightly acidic soil · Nature Hills Nursery
- Well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.5) · Mr Maple (Nichols Nursery)
- HeightNurseries differ
- 10–20 ft · Forestfarm
- 15–20 ft · Nature Hills Nursery
- 20–25 ft at 30 years · Mr Maple (Nichols Nursery)
- 25 ft at maturity · Kigi Nursery
- Habit
- Upright · Forestfarm, Kigi Nursery, Mr Maple (Nichols Nursery)
- Foliage
- Deciduous · Nature Hills Nursery
- Suits containers
- Yes · Nature Hills Nursery
- Leaf color
- Bright crimson (spring) to deep red (summer) to crimson (fall) · Forestfarm
- Bright red leaves which develop to deep maroon red · Mr Maple (Nichols Nursery)
- Deep purple-red · Kigi Nursery
- Fall color
- Shades of oranges and reds · Mr Maple (Nichols Nursery)
- Stunning Red Fall Foliage · Nature Hills Nursery
- Flower color
- Red, Green · Nature Hills Nursery
- Bloom time
- Late Spring · Nature Hills Nursery
Read from Forestfarm, Kigi Nursery, Mr Maple (Nichols Nursery) and Nature Hills Nursery on Oct 4.
About this Plant
A dependable upright Japanese maple prized for rich burgundy foliage through the growing season, refined branching, and vivid crimson fall color. It performs best in bright filtered light or morning sun with even moisture and protection from harsh afternoon heat.