Emperor I Maple Tree Size:1 gallon 36-46” Bright red fall color

Bright red fall color

Mendocino Sunrise has newly emerging leaves which are yellow sometimes edged with red

Beni hagomoro is a very unique and beautiful cultivar

afternoon shade is preferred

Often planted with Osakazuki and Hogyoku for fall drama

Emperor I Maple Tree Size:1 gallon 36-46” Bright red fall colorEmperor I (aka Red Emperor I) is a cultivar developed from a seedling of Bloodgood. Red Emperor is considered to be superior over Bloodgood with more brilliant red color throughout the growing season. Emperor I leafs out about a week later than Bloodgood in the spring, so its not as frost susceptible early in the season. More tolerant of heat than Bloodgood. Bright red fall color. Upright growing 20 feet. Full sun, partial shade