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Red Japanese Maple Tree
The Japanese maple tree has been extensively cultivated in Japan as well as abroad you can today select among a wide range of different Japanese maple tree variants. The type most commonly referred to as Red Japanese maple tree is the Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ spp. The foliage of this red Japanese maple tree is red during the summer and turns brighter during fall. Today, you can however select among a wide range of other Japanese maples trees that will display other shades of red, such as crimson, purplish red and burgundy red. Some of the cultivars will produce pink leaves that turn green before they develop their red colour, while others are red from spring to the onset of winter. Crimson Queen, Shin Deshojo and Bloodgood are just a few examples of popular red Japanese maple trees.
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Red Japanese maple tree – Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ spp
This Red Japanese maple tree is a good choice if you live in zone 5-8 and want a red Japanese maple tree that have a red foliage not only in fall, but during summer as well. The red leaves of this Japanese maple tree will become brighter in fall. The tree can reach a height of 30 feet and develop a spread of 20 feet. Warm summers with strong winds can lead to dehydration and scorching of the leaves, especially if you live in zone 7 or 8. It is therefore a good idea to plant this red Japanese maple tree in a spot where it will receive shade during the summer. You should also be prepared to keep it well watered during dry spells. Well drained soil is always recommended regardless of growing zone.
Red Japanese maple tree – “Crimson Queen”
The Crimson Queen Japanese red maple tree (Acer palmatum dissectum
'Crimson Queen') is a small, weeping maple that rarely grows taller than 10 feet. The spread can be bigger than this; up to 10-12 feet wide. The foliage is dark red during the summer season and turns into a crimson shade in fall. This red Japanese maple tree is suitable for growing in zone 5 to 8.
Red Japanese maple tree – “Shin Deshojo”
The Shin Deshojo variant of red Japanese maple tree (Acer palmatum 'Shin deshojo') exhibits three different leave colours. In early fall, the new leaves will form and display a pale pink colour. As spring turns into summer, the pink leaves will shift to green and keep this colouration throughout the warm season. As the temperature begins to drop in the end of the summer, the leaves while change once more – from green to red. This red Japanese maple tree variant can grow as a shrub as well as an upright maple tree. The branches tend to stay thin. Plant the Shin Deshojo maple in moist and well-drained soil. Unlike many other Japanese maple tree variants, this tree does not shun direct sunlight. At least partial shade is however recommended to prevent scorching of the leaves, especially if you live in zone 7 or 8.
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