Acer, Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood'

This is a nascent star of my difficult back yard. The soil is sandy (in some places it's playing-in-the-beach sandy), the location is at...Read More the edge of the sprinkler range in dappled sunlight for about 6 hours of the day, and deer regularly dine with abandon in the area. Two years in, the tree, now 3.5 feet tall, has shown good development (about 7" growth per year) and continues to look promising. I planted it in a space widely supplemented by compost and provide a layer of mulch around it year round. To date, the only shortcoming I see is its lack of winter interest.

I am not a gardener, nor a photographer for that matter (I posted two pictures of the Japanese Maple). I believe this tree has had a sign...Read Moreificant role in modifying the things that bring me enjoyment. It began with a logical curiosity as to how the limbs seem to defy physics, then the awe of the simple beauty and magnificence of the tree itself. One can get lost in there. And I do. Since adopting the tree, which came with the property, I have watched it come to life through Spring and Summer. I find myself spending an hour a day tending to rose bushes, the garden, flowers, trees and pesty weeds. Never in a million years did this die hard hockey player think this activity would bring such rewarding feelings. I know for a fact that the Maple was the inspiration that started it all. And a member on Dave's Garden, who'd a guessed. Thank you all for being so helpful with tips and suggestions. My roses and other flowers and trees thank you as well.

I have a Weeping variety of this tree. It came with the house when we moved and it is absolutely stunning during the growing season. In m...Read Morey opinion, it does best not by itself, but as a taller plant to be put behind smaller shrubs who's colors would contrast and compliment the wonderful red foliage of this lovely plant.

We've planted the Acer Palmatum Bloodgood Japanese Maple in June 2006. In the spring it blooms to a beautiful crimson-red color. By Jul...Read Morey of each year, all the leaves turn to green and stay that color. The leaves all look very healthy but a few of them are dried and curling.

Could anyone tell me if this is normal for this tree to do that?

Or advise if we need to do something, to keep that crimson color. Our nursery advised to use Tree Tone fertilizer in March and again in mid-October.

I purchased two "Bloodgood' maples about fifteen yrs ago; both were purchased at the same size; but one suffered from a blite and it's gr...Read Moreowth was stunt; I've managed to nurse back to god health after yrs of careful pruning; I have posted some spring and fall 2009 photos.

I'm in zone 5a. Planted last August on the North side of my house in a somewhat protected area from wind. Gets direct morning sun, abou...Read Moret 3-4 hours per day. Well drained location, average soil. When I purchased from nursery, the tips of the leaves were a little browned. I was concerned at the time as the nursery gave no guarantees on Japanese maples. But it was the only Bloodgood cultivar left and that is what I wanted so I took a chance. The leaves have come in beautifully this Spring. So far, so good!

Don't plant Japanese maples in dry, alkaline soils, or in exposed locations! A combination of the three proved nearly fateful to my Japan...Read Moreese maple that is still recovering after losing its handsome form and being transplanted to a completely different, much better climate.

I am in zone 6a. The tree was planted by the landscaper when we first built our house in 2002. Other than a little trimming every year,...Read More we have done nothing to it and it is just beautiful. And we have terrible clay soil. New spring growth is a burst of bright red in the sun. Then it settles down to the great burgundy of the rest of the tree. Highly recommended.

I grow 'Bloodgood' Japanese maples from cuttings. They are beautiful trees. I propagate hundreds of these each year. They need the mornin...Read Moreg sun and afternoon shade. Japanese maples need well drained soil.

This is the second bloodgood I have planted. The first one was on sale with no guarantee. Only the bottom 1/2 had leaves.

...Read More> I removed that one, and purchased about a 7' tall, healthy, beautiful tree. This one was absolutely beautiful! About 2 weeks later , it is developing leaves that are turning brown and some leaves have whitish spots on them.
Some of the leaves in middle of tree are turning green, and look healthy,

Any ideas? Anyone!! I don't want to lose this beautiful specimen. Jim

In August 2002 I purchased two of these lovely trees in Chinatown for $30! They were small specimens (a little over 12" tall) when I got...Read More them. They're around three feet tall now and budding.

I'm training them to grow upright and tall as opposed to short and bushy.

They're special trees and a great addition for any garden.

I think that is the most beautiful Japanese Maple I've seen in a long time. I love this tree. How does it thrive so well in such a small ...Read Morejar? It is definitely a conversation piece and adds excitement to any garden.

I have a Bloodgood Japanese Maple that has over 100 seedlings sprouting around it, and I would like to save them.

My Japanese Maple looks beautiful by my zen garden,and adds drama to my waterfall pond.I live in Ontario Canada (zone6b) with great success!