Acer 'Red Emperor' is a striking deciduous Japanese Maple known for its rich wine-red foliage, elegant upright form, and exceptional autumn colour. Growing to approximately 3m high and 2m wide, it forms a neat, rounded canopy that makes a stunning feature in gardens, courtyards, and landscape designs.

Large, glossy, deeply lobed leaves emerge in vibrant red tones and retain their colour longer than many other Japanese Maple varieties. In autumn, the foliage transforms into brilliant shades of orange, yellow, and scarlet, creating a spectacular seasonal display.

Red Emperor performs best in moist, well-drained soil and sheltered positions protected from strong winds. It thrives in full sun to part shade, with some afternoon shade beneficial in hotter locations. Its compact size and outstanding foliage colour make it ideal as a specimen tree, focal point, or even as a bonsai specimen.

Plant Information

• Common Name: Red Emperor Japanese Maple
• Botanical Name: Acer 'Red Emperor'
• Height: 3m
• Spread: 2m
• Habit: Rounded, upright small tree
• Foliage: Deciduous deep wine-red leaves
• Flower Colour: Inconspicuous
• Feature: Outstanding red foliage and vibrant autumn colour
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained soil
• Exposure: Sheltered sites, protected from strong winds
• Usage: Specimen tree, feature planting, bonsai, and foliage colour displays
• Container Size: 25L

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