Emperor I® Japanese Maple

Excellent Japanese Maple with red-purple foliage for smaller areas

Botanical Name:

Acer palmatum 'Wolff'

Habit: Rounded

Height: 10-15'

Spread: 10-15'

Hardiness Zone: 5-8

What's my zone?

Type
Tree

Foliage
Purple

Light
Sun

Light
Mix of Sun & Shade

Description

Emperor I^®Japanese Maple is a moderately sized small tree with red-purple foliage which turns bright red in the fall. It is typically grown for the foliage and is a great option for small yards.

Certified in 2022

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Plant Characteristics

Performance

Great Garden Performance
Reliable Consumer Success
Easy to Grow
Low Maintenance
Multi-Season Interest
Improvement Over Existing Selections
Long Blooming

Special Features

Cool & Unique
Disease Resistant
Pest / Insect Resistant
Heat Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Fragrant Blooms
Cut / Dried Flowers
Cut Foliage/Stems

Functionality

Small, Urban Yards
Kid & Pet Friendly
Great in Containers
Edible Garden
Privacy Screening
Erosion Control
Wet Areas
Climbing

Wildlife & Environment

Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies / Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Non-Invasive
Low Water Usage / Drought Tolerant
Native / Nativar

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