Plant Quick Guide
Growing Zones:
5-8
Mature Height:
13-15 ft
Mature Width:
13-15 ft
Sunlight:
Full (6-8 hours)
Spacing:
13-15 ft
Growth Rate:
Fast
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR
Maple - Japanese Emperor One
Acer palmatumUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
SKU: MAPJEM05G
Description
Emperor One is an improved variety of upright Japanese maple that is similar to the classic Bloodgood. This dwarf shade tree, also known as the Red Emperor, offers 3 seasons of deep purple-red color and is noted for its longer leaf retention. Its leaves bud out about 2 weeks later in spring, thus reducing the risk of damage from late frosts. Moreover, it holds its fantastic color well in shade and is also more versatile than Bloodgood. The early spring color of this Japanese maple comes out as an extremely deep maroon with a brilliant translucent sheen that gives the leaves a nice shinny look as the sunlight hits them. The Emperor 1 Japanese maple holds its rich, dark red foliage well throughout the summer months, and has a brilliant scarlet fall display. The underside of the leaf is a rich olive green. A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic. Well-drained soils. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. Best leaf color in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. This extraordinarily stunning tree adds interest and distinction to your garden.
USDA ZONES: Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Shipping
At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.
We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
SPRING SHIPPING: To mitigate the stress on our plants during transit, we will only be shipping Monday thru Wednesday. If you place an order on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday your order will ship the following Monday. Please take into consideration your transit times before placing an order, using FedEx Ground's delivery estimation chart below.
If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
Houseplants: Can ship to California and Arizona.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide
Customer Reviews
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Ordered a 2-3ft. Emperor Maple. It arrived well packed but all the leaves are dried out. I am glad new leaves are popping out after 2 weeks. It was larger than expected which was a great surprise! Highly recommend.
T
Ordered a 2-3ft. Emperor Maple. It arrived well packed and beautifully healthy. It was larger than expected which was a great surprise! Highly recommend.
J
ALL beyond my expectations! I called before ordering, at almost store closing time. Customer Service was still very patent to explain all the questions I have. After placed my order, two, saplings arrived at exactly what they estimated date. They were in better than expected condition, either the size or freshness! Don't think I can get better than this anywhere else. I have planted next day. So far (about 10 days now) they are still live and in good condition, but not growing much. I will give it some time to wake up.
D
Our tree looks fairly healthy, but about two feet from the ground it has a bad wound, all the way around the stem, then no new foliage for about a foot, then a few new leaves at the very top. We hope the wound will heal and we can enjoy a happy healthy beautiful tree for many years to come.
P
Good size tree and healthy.
