

This summer color is followed by a spectacular fall display of vibrant scarlet. In spring the leaves emerge a rich purple-red and that color is held all summer, unlike other red-leaf Japanese Maples which can fade to a dark green. For an upright form, choose the Emperor Japanese Maple, which is small tree growing to around 15 feet, known for its beautiful red foliage. We've gotta protect good ole' Mother Nature, after all.īeautiful as they are, a weeping form is not always what you need. While we wish we could serve everyone, it's for the safety of native species and helps prevent the spread of invasive disease & pests. The short & sweet answer is: "United States Department of Agriculture Restrictions." Every state has their own unique USDA restrictions on which plants they allow to come into their state. You will receive email notifications along the way on the progress of your order, as well as tracking information to track your plants all the way to their new home! Why are some states excluded from shipping? Orders typically ship out within 2 business days. How does the delivery process work?Īll of our orders ship via FedEx Ground! Once your order is placed online, our magic elves get right to work picking, staging, boxing and shipping your trees. You'll find we carry young 1-gallons, up to more mature 7-gallons ranging anywhere from 6 inches to 6ft. While the industry-standard terminology is to call the sizes "Gallon Containers", that doesn't exactly translate to the traditional liquid "gallon" size we think of. Nursery containers come in a variety of different sizes, and old-school nursery slang has stuck. May be affected by horse chestnut scale, aphids, verticillium wilt.All tree, and nothin' but the tree! We measure from the top of the soil to the top of the tree the height of the container or the root system is never included in our measurements.Fertilize in spring before the leaves emerge.

If pruning is necessary, prune during the dormant season and avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running.

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Best leaf color in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils.Moreover, it holds its fantastic color well in shade and is also more versatile. Its leaves bud out about 2 weeks later in spring, thus reducing the risk of damage from late frosts. Often compared to the famous 'Bloodgood' cultivar, 'Emperor I' is noted for its longer leaf retention. Vigorous, this graceful maple tree stands out in the landscape and is suitable as a focal point or as the perfect foil for a mass of green in the landscape. As the leaves fall, they expose the blackish red bark, adding interest to the winter landscape. The delicate foliage of large, 5-7 pointed, lobed leaves emerges deep purple-red in spring, holds its color throughout summer, and turns vibrant crimson-red in fall before shedding to the ground. An outstanding cultivar of Japanese Maples, Acer palmatum 'Emperor I' is a small, upright, wide-crowned tree of great beauty in all seasons.
