![]() ![]() NOTE: The leaves of most Japanese Maples turn a bronze green in the summer in North Texas and the joy is the reds, oranges and golds in spring and fall. Fireglow is similar tree, but it has a more vivid red/rust color through the summer, and the mature height is 13’-16’. Emperor One is a twin to Bloodgood but comes into leaf two weeks later, thus reducing damage that might be caused by a late frost. ![]() ![]() It has red or black-red leaves and holds its color late into summer.īloodgood is a strong-growing upright tree that will reach a height of 30’ after twenty years. One of the more common varieties, and one that you will easily find in garden centers and frequently placed in home gardens, is A.P. The tree will reach 8’ tall and 5’ wide at maturity.įor the outer front corners of the home, a taller tree with palmatum (more maple-like) leaves might be suitable. The leaves are bright scarlet in the spring, turning a deep burgundy in the summer, and then a flaming scarlet in the fall. Red Dragon has very lacy red leaves that keep their color better than any other red dissectum (lace leaf). They are very happy planted as an understory tree or in a shady corner of the garden.Ĭonsider buying a pair of Acer Palmatum Red Dragon trees to plant on either side of the front entrance to your home. In North Texas most Japanese Maples prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from, but your basic decisions will be tall or short, weeping or upright, lace leaves or not, depending on the location where you will plant the new tree. Now is the time to study the varieties, make a purchase, and get the tree planted. NOW IS THE TIME! Do not wait! This coming spring when you are seeing the brilliant red Japanese Maples around town you may wish you had one in your own yard. ![]()
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