It has a dark-red foliage color in spring and summer that turns bright red in fall. Fertilize in spring and prune, if necessary, in the dormant season. The Emperor, also known as ‘Emperor 1’ or ‘Wolff’, tends to leaf out later in spring, reducing the risk of frost damage. In warmer, drier climates, it should be planted in partial shade and mulched around the base to keep the roots moist and cool and to prevent leaf scorch. Leaf Type: Basic (Palmatum, Japonicum, Shirasawanum) Spring Color: Purple. Tree Size: Tall over 12' in ten years or more.
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In the cooler climates of its growing range, it can be grown in full sun, preferably with afternoon shade. Summer Hardiness: Tree will be planted in full sun. Sheltered sites, protected from strong winds, with dappled sunlight are best. Blackish red bark accents its attractive structural branches, so it maintains winter interest.Īs a specimen tree, this Acer 'Emperor One' makes the perfect focal point in a Japanese or cottage garden, but to accentuate its beauty, group them in the landscape around the home or on the periphery of a woodland area.
The palmate leaves, typically 5-7 serrate, deeply cut lobes, hold their color through summer and turn scarlet in fall.
Small reddish-purple flowers bloom in spring, followed by large, but delicate, wine colored leaves. The Emperor One Japanese Maple tree has a medium growth rate and can grow about 1 to 2 feet per year, in optimal conditions.
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