Grows 6-10' ht x 10-12' sp
Part shade to part sun, Mound shaped
Young foliage is deep crimson red and matures to purple red. Holds it color quite well. Prefers light, dappled shade. Makes a handsome, stand-alone specimen. Avoid hot-dry sites and protect from strong winds
Photo Credit: Altum's and Brighter Blooms
Grows 20-25' ht to 15-20' sp
Medium-growing vase-like broadleaf deciduous tree. The green foliage turns yellow-gold in the fall. Great coral red winter bark. Color intensifies in cold weather. Prefers moist well-drained soil, but will tolerate a large range of soil types. Drought tolerant. Winter bark color is best in full sun to modest shade. Excellent specimen plant.
Photo Credit: The JC Raulston Arboretum; National Gardening Association
Grows 10-15' ht & sp
Emperor I is similar in color, leaf structure, and growth habit to the Bloodgood Japanese Maple. However, it holds its red color better throughout the summer and has a brilliant crimson-red color in the fall. It leafs out later than a Bloodgood thus lessening the chance of frost damage. It makes a great specimen plant. Does require some afternoon shade.
Photo Credit: Eshraghi Nursery and ©Rosamar/Shutterstock.com
Grows 20-25' ht to 15-20' sp
Medium-growing vase-like broadleaf deciduous tree. The green foliage turns yellow-gold in the fall. Great coral red winter bark. Color intensifies in cold weather. Prefers moist well-drained soil, but will tolerate a large range of soil types. Drought tolerant. Winter bark color is best in full sun to modest shade. Excellent specimen plant.
Photo Credit: The JC Raulston Arboretum; National Gardening Association