Japanese Maple - Emperor One

The Emperor 1 Japanaese Maple, Acer p. 'Emperor 1', is often called Red Emperor. This tree will not disappoint you. It leaves out about two weeks later than most other Japanese Maples giving it the benefit of less spring frost damage. The growth rate is very good, and in the spring the leaves are a stunning dark purple; fall color is a brilliant crimson red. Emperor 1 is very similar to 'Bloodgood' with a vigorous, upright growth, but this tree has a lighter almost translucent quality to the leaves. It requires full sun in the northern areas, and afternoon shade in the southern states. It is best to feed it once a year with a slow release fertilizer. . ... more