- Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’ is a medium-sized, deciduous tree notable for its incredibly attractive foliage and excellent autumn colour.
- The penta-lobed leaves are serrated and start out wine-red before turning a bright red colour in the autumn. Also known as ‘Wolff’, this Japanese maple bears its foliage later in the year, reducing risk of damage by frost.
- The foliage is held on equally appealing burgundy-black stems, resulting in a tree whose visual impact is practically unmatched.
- A slow-growing tree, ‘Red Emperor’ will reach an ultimate height and spread of five by four metres, making this an excellent choice for small gardens where space is more limited.
- Easy to grow and hardy enough (H5) to withstand British winters, you could pair this tree with plants like bamboo, cherry blossoms and wisteria to create a Japanese-style planting scheme.