4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Acer palmatum 'Emperor'

Japanese Maple

Red flowers. New foliage emerges deep purple-red 2 weeks later than most making this variety less susceptible to late-spring frosts. Brilliant, crimson red fall color.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Full sun to partial shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Japanese maples are generally grown for their attractive foliage and shape. Specimen/accent or group around the home or yard or periphery of the border or rock garden. May be grown in tubs/patio containers. Bonsai.

Plant Type Tree		Bloom Color Red		Foliage Color Matte Burgundy
Height 15-25 Feet		Spread 15-25 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9		Patented No

Hakonechloa macra (Ben-kaze Hakone Grass 'Beni-kaze')	Epimedium grandiflorum (Barrenwort 'Lilafee')
Rodgersia pinnata (Roger's Flower 'Chocolate Wing')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Red	Exposure • Sun-Part Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Medium	Season of Interest (Foliage) • Spring • Summer • Fall
Season of Interest (Flowering) • April	Attributes • Specimen • Fall Color