Maple Acer palmatum Bloodgood 300mm pot

🌿✨ Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ – Japanese Maple ✨🌿
 
The ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’) is one of the most popular and reliable red maples, admired for its deep burgundy foliage and brilliant autumn colour. 🍁 A compact and elegant feature tree, it adds year-round beauty and structure to any garden.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ Approx. 2m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Advanced size – ready to make an instant impact.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Best in part shade to protect foliage from hot afternoon sun 🌤️
✔️ Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Deep burgundy-red foliage in spring and summer ❤️
✔️ Fiery scarlet tones in autumn 🍁
✔️ Deciduous – bare in winter, showcasing elegant branching.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, compact, vase-shaped form
✔️ Grows approx. 4–6m tall × 3–4m wide
✔️ Perfect for small to medium gardens.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 One of the most popular red-leafed Japanese maples
🌿 Consistent colour and graceful shape
🌿 Low-maintenance and cold-climate hardy
🌿 Excellent feature tree for seasonal drama
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a feature tree in lawns, courtyards, or garden beds
✔️ Ideal for Japanese, cottage, or woodland-inspired gardens
✔️ Stunning in large pots as a statement tree
✔️ Combine with conifers, camellias, and magnolias for layered texture and colour