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Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’

Red Emperor

Height:

3m

Leaf Colour(s):

Red

Habit:

Upright

Preferred Soil:

Well drained neutral/acid

Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’ is a medium sized tree with exceptional autumn colours. In the summer months it retains a red glow in it’s foliage, doesn’t seem to burn in the sun. In autumn the colour is spectacular becoming a bright crimson, with orange, and yellow. A good choice for open positions, but also easily grown in a container.