Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' (Pot Size 20L) Red Emperor Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' is an upright, fast-growing Japanese maple prized for its outstanding foliage. The deep red-purple leaves emerge in spring-later than many cultivars, avoiding frost damage-and hold their vibrant colour throughout summer before intensifying to brilliant crimson in autumn.An improved cultivar compared to Bloodgood, Red Emperor boasts superior colour retention and more vigorous growth. The elegant, 5-7-lobed leaves create a dense canopy ideal for providing year-round structure and interest in borders, small gardens, or containers.Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade to full sun; partial shade produces the finest leaf colour. Water freely in dry spells and protect young plants from strong winds. Rated H5, it is reliably hardy to -20°C, making it suitable for most UK gardens.