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Japanese Maple Emperor One

Ornamental tree

Acer palmatum 'Emperor One'

Overview
A stunning dwarf Japanese maple that maintains brilliant red foliage throughout the entire growing season, unlike many varieties that fade to green in summer. This compact cultivar offers year-round interest with its deeply lobed leaves and elegant branching structure, making it perfect for small gardens and containers. The intense crimson color deepens to burgundy-red in fall, creating a spectacular focal point that gardeners treasure.
Planting
Best purchased as nursery plants. Can be grown from seed but requires cold stratification for 120 days.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 5.5–6.5. Space plants 96" apart. Germination: 30-90.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, scale insects, Japanese beetles. Common diseases: Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, leaf scorch in hot climates.