Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree with Burgundy Spring and Summer Foliage Turning Bright Red in Autumn

The Bloodgood Japanese maple tree brings a striking color change to your landscape, with deep burgundy foliage in spring and summer giving way to bright red in autumn. Use it as a focal point in your yard where its seasonal color can stand out.

Reaching 15–20 feet tall and wide at maturity, this maple needs room for its eventual spread. It grows in zones 5–8, accepts partial to full sun, and adapts to various soils. Its low-maintenance care routine includes winter pruning when needed and spring feeding with a high-quality slow-release fertilizer.

Features

• Burgundy spring and summer foliage provides a colorful landscape focal point.
• Bright red autumn foliage adds a distinct seasonal change.
• Silver-colored bark adds another visual detail.
• Adaptable to various soils in growing zones 5–8.
• Low-maintenance care with pruning only when needed.

Specifications

• Plant: Bloodgood Japanese maple tree
• Mature height: 15–20 feet
• Mature width: 15–20 feet
• Growing zones: 5–8
• Sunlight: Partial to full sun
• Soil: Adaptable to various soils
• Foliage color: Burgundy in spring and summer; bright red in autumn
• Bark color: Silver
• Selectable sizes: 1–2 feet; 2–3 feet; 3–4 feet; 4–5 feet; 5–6 feet; 6–7 feet
• Pruning: Prune in winter if needed to remove crossing branches
• Fertilizing: Apply a high-quality slow-release fertilizer in spring

Frequently Asked Questions

How much space does a Bloodgood Japanese maple need?

A Bloodgood Japanese maple reaches 15–20 feet tall and wide at maturity. Allow room for that mature spread when choosing its place in your landscape.

What color is the foliage through the seasons?

Bloodgood Japanese maple foliage is deep burgundy in spring and summer, then turns bright red in autumn.

Where can I grow this Japanese maple?

The Bloodgood Japanese maple grows in zones 5–8 with partial to full sun. It is adaptable to various soils.

Does a Bloodgood Japanese maple need regular shearing?

No, the Bloodgood Japanese maple should keep its natural shape. Prune in winter if needed to remove crossing branches rather than shearing it.

Do the size selections describe the tree's mature height?

No, the selectable sizes run from 1–2 feet to 6–7 feet, while the Bloodgood Japanese maple's mature height is 15–20 feet.