Bloodgood Japanese Maple is the most widely known red Japanese maple, valued for its deep burgundy foliage and classic upright form. It provides strong spring color, holds reasonably well through summer, and finishes with bright red fall color. A reliable ornamental tree for focal plantings, foundations, and residential landscapes.
Key Features
Deep burgundy-red foliage
Classic upright Japanese maple form
Strong spring and fall color
Proven, widely recognized variety
Excellent focal / specimen tree
Specs
Mature Height: 15–20 ft
Mature Width: 12–15 ft
Sun: Full sun to partial shade (benefits from protection in hotter exposure)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Zone: 4–8
Form: Upright / rounded
Spacing Guidance
12–15 ft spacing
8–12 ft off structures
Why Japanese Maples Stand Out
Strong Color Impact Deep reds, purples, and seasonal color changes create contrast and draw attention.
Unique Forms From upright trees to cascading weeping varieties, each adds structure and movement.
Perfect Focal Trees Ideal for entryways, patios, and front yards where a single tree needs to stand out.
Our Japanese maples are selected for cold hardiness and structure. We focus on varieties that perform in New England, not just look good in a catalog.
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Craig Lawrence
Ordered online and came the next day. Exactly what I was looking for. Tree was in great shape.
Ivory Silk® Tree Lilac
Anonymous
LOVE IT
Plant looks great in my garden
Brandon Arborvitae
Anonymous
These were exactly what we were hoping for. The foliage has a really nice golden tint that brightens up our yard compared to the typical dark green arborvitae. Plants arrived healthy and planted easily. Very happy with the purchase.
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David Shaw
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
Installation Service
Kevin Kane
Arrived when scheduled and installers did a great job.Very happy
The crew was very friendly and walked the property with me before planting so we could discuss where the trees would be planted. They were very thorough and left the property clean afterwards. Definitely recommend their installation service.
