Acer palmatum 'Emperor1®' (Wolff)
Also called Wolff Japanese Maple
More About Acer palmatum Emperor1® ('Wolff')
- AKA Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'
- Dark red foliage spring and summer
- Brilliant scarlet in the fall
- Bark is an interesting blackish-red colour
- Will hold its colour well even in shady sites
- Leaves emerge 2 weeks later than other upright reds
Zone:
5Height:
4-5 mSpread:
4-5 mEmperor1® Japanese Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips
Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade.
Acer palmatum Emperor1® ('Wolff') Characteristics

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Rabbit Resistant

Low Maintenance
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
Juglan TolerantDeciduous
Habit
Multi-stem/Clump formUpright
Vase-shape
Foliage Color
PurpleRed
Landscape uses
Screening (privacy)Specimen
Suitable Substitutions for Acer palmatum 'Emperor1®' (Wolff)
