Acer palm. 'Emperor 1' - Japanese Maple
A graceful form with black-red bark veiled in dark red foliage that turns a brilliant scarlet in fall. Leaves bud out later in spring, better withstanding damage from late frosts than less cold hardy varieties. Displays most intense color in full sun exposure. Ideal as a colorful specimen in smaller landscapes. Deciduous.
- Type: Deciduous shrub
- Zone: 5 to 9
- Height: 10.00 to 15.00 feet
- Spread: 10.00 to 15.00 feet
- Bloom Time: April
- Bloom Description: Reddish-purple
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Water: Medium
- Maintenance: Low
- Flower: Insignificant
- Leaf: Colorful, Good Fall
- Tolerate: Rabbit, Black Walnut