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Japanese maple 'Emperor 1' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Japanese maple 'Emperor 1'

Acer palmatum 'Emperor 1' (A)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

About this plant

'Emperor 1' is a large bushy deciduous shrub or small tree to 5m tall with 5-7-lobed, deep red-purple leaves, turning crimson in autumn. The leaves appear later than many other cultivars, reducing the risk of damage by spring frost

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. Water in summer if necessary. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See Japanese maple cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1, pruning if necessary only from late autumn to midwinter

Propagation

Propagate by grafting, softwood cuttings or layering

Pests

Aphids and horse chestnut scale may be a problem

Diseases

Verticillium wilt may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverCity CourtyardPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpring

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

ClimbingBushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years