Acer palmatum Bloodgood – A Purple Leafed Japanese Maple.
One of the best purple leafed Japanese Maples, Acer palmatum Bloodgood is a small tree with a good growth rate.
It has been grown in Australia for many years, proving its worthiness in many garrdens. Over time will form a broad spreading crown and make a good feature tree.
The foliage is a deep plum purple, leaves are serrated and autumn colour is a strong crimson.
This is taller growing than many of the cultivars and will reach 5 metres in height, still a small tree, and suited to smaller gardens.
Landscaping Uses
Acer palmatum Bloodgood is excellent when used as a small deciduous shade tree. Suited to planting in parks, gardens and as a background tree in the garden border. Also useful for planting next to driveways in broader landscaping applications.
Summary Information
- Height – Will grow to reach around 5 metres
- Spread – Will form a crown of 5 metres in an open position.
- Growth Rate – Medium to fast for a Maple tree when young, slowing as it ages.
- Position – Best in a position protected from the hottest sun in warmer areas, also best if protected from cold winds.
- Soil – Humus rich, well drained and fertile.
- Foliage – Deep purple, turing crimson in autumn.
- Flowers – Wing shaped samaras in spring
Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is available for sale from the following nurseries.
WINTER HILL TREE FARM Ph: 02 4878 9193 Fax: 02 4878 9109
NSW Southern Highlands
Retail & Wholesale. Advanced trees & hedging. Grown in pots for year-round planting. 45 litre - 1000 litre available. Great range. Great Quality. Delivery available.
www.winterhill.com.au
Mob: 0421 821 307 Fax: 03 9752 0976
Quality grafted Japanese Maples. Largest range in Australia. Supplying Landscapers and Retail Nurseries. Strictly Wholesale. All states except WA.
www.nishikinursery.com.au
1870 Myers Creek Rd, Toolangi VIC 3777
Est. in 1994, we offer over 30 Varieties of quality 2nd year grafted Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) available for mail order.
www.maplesxmail.com.au
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 PH: (03) 56281507
Advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service.
www.blericktreefarm.com.au
CNR Sherbrooke & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rds Ferny Creek. VIC 3786
Conifers, Magnolias, Maples, Dogwoods and Buxus.
www.conifer.com.au