Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Japanese maple 'Bloodgood')

Other names: Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Bloodgood', Acer palmatum Atropurpureum Group 'Bloodgood'

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Variety or Cultivar

'Bloodgood' is a rounded, bushy, deciduous shrub or small tree with palmate, reddish-purple leaves divided into five to seven pointed lobes, the entire leaf turning bright red in autumn. Inconspicuous, reddish-purple flowers in spring are followed by winged, red seed pods.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
6 m	6 m	10-20 years
19 ft	19 ft	10-20 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

6 m

10-20 years

19 ft

10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Clay
Loamy
Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade
Full Sun

Aspect

East
West
South

Exposure

Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil. Foliage colour is best in part shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by dry soil or excessive exposure to frost, sun or wind when leaves are young.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Rock, Architectural, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Foliage only

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Rounded

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic

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Re: Re: Acer Palmatum Bloodgood

Jane Stymest

1848 0

Thanks for your quick response. Further investigation yesterday revealed tiny spiders. I'm wondering if these could be spider mites although research on pc to find picture suggests they are wrong colour and slightly bigger. The areas of cotton wool are in fact tiny spider webs. Also my research into spider mites don't really suggest an attack would kill off an acer, yet alone two, so quickly. Although it must be an infestation of some sort to spread from one acer to another?

Posted: Monday 7th of June 2010 05:54 AM

Re: Acer Palmatum Bloodgood

Carol

1848 1

Does it look anything like mealy bug? There's some information in the pest section on this site. A former colleague of mine used to use medical alcohol on mealy bug. I used vodka (applied with a small paint brush/ cotton bud) to get rid of it from an acer once before. Cheap vodka is as good as the stuff you might like to drink if so!

Posted: Sunday 6th of June 2010 08:27 PM

Acer Palmatum Bloodgood

Jane Stymest

1848 1

I have already lost one acer during the past couple of months, probably foolishly thinking this was due to repotting it. The leaves died back starting at the tip of each branch and then fell off. Eventually the whole tree was affected. The same thing has now started on the Palmatum Bloodgood. I have sprayed with both bug clear and fungus clear during the past month but to no avail. I have noticed on the dead acer which is still in pot but removed to another part of the garden, tiny fluffy loose cotton wool areas all over the tree. Looking carefully at my dying acer, also in a pot, I can see similar strands of cotton wool in one or two places and also on a nearby standard fuschia. I have looked carefully but cannot find any signs of insect. Where the branch has been damaged the wood itself has whitened in places. Help!

Posted: Sunday 6th of June 2010 12:54 PM Last reply: Sunday 6th of April 2025 08:36 PM

Acer 'Bloodgood'

Mark Pumphrey

1181 0

This purple foliaged maple will reach 3 m high with a comperable spread. The foliage is a darker colour compared to Acer palmatum 'Atropureum' whose foliage is a dirty red green. The foliage will burn in an exposed location so find a sheltered spot. With such a dark coloured foliage it will lend itself to being planted next to golden bamboos Phyllostachys aurea and variegated foliage plants such as Pittosporum Garnettii and Rhamnus 'Argenteovariegata'.

Posted: Thursday 23rd of April 2009 07:42 AM Last reply: Monday 3rd of March 2025 11:24 AM

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'- A Great specimen plant

Matt Nichol

1232 0

Great specimen plant whatever style of garden you have. Has to be in the top ten of most loved foliage plants. Deep burgundy colour, good size but not too overwhelming, winter structure, tolerates a wide range of conditions and looks great underplanted with ferns and Brunners' Jack Frost'. Put deciduous Azaleas nearby and wow! Orange is my favorite here and works well with the blue Brunnera flowers.

Posted: Sunday 19th of April 2009 09:24 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 03:58 AM