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Acer palmatum 'Wolff'
Choose Emperor I if you want a red Japanese maple with better spring frost forgiveness than Bloodgood; the tradeoff is that it still needs a sheltered, well-drained spot and room to become a real small tree.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | The deep red foliage and upright shape make it a strong focal tree without needing flowers. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace, but it is not the tree to buy for quick size. |
| Maintenance | B | Plan on watering during dry stretches and only light shaping once it is established. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B- | It fits many yards, but it needs more room than a cutleaf or weeping Japanese maple. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a specimen tree, not a privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Emperor I over Bloodgood for customers worried about late frosts, but only when the planting site has protection from harsh wind and drainage is reasonable.
| Mature Height | 17.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 13.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 13.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded |
Yes, best color comes with some direct sun and relief from harsh afternoon stress.
Yes, if you leave enough room for the canopy and avoid tight foundation corners.
They may browse young growth, so protect it where deer pressure is steady.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22082
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
