An upright vigorous growing small tree. Leafs out slightly later with deep purple red color. Retains the color in the summer, but inner leaves may become greenish. Fall color is dark red. The bark is almost black. Provide protection from afternoon sun and winds. Botanical Name- Acer palmatum ‘Emperor 1’ Pronunciation- AY-sir pal-MAY-tum Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 25 ft Sun Exposure- Part sun Soil Preferences- Needs moist, well-drained, peat enriched soil. not drought tolerant Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- Bloom Time- Companion Plants- Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C53 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly in late winter or early spring, avoiding heavy cuts. Water consistently, especially during hot spells, and mulch to protect roots. Feed lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in late winter or summer to shape. Avoid harsh pruning to preserve delicate structure. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 10-5-5) in spring just before bud break; moderate to high feeding need for younger trees. In clay, use compost to improve aeration and nutrient availability. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Verticillium wilt, aphids, leaf scorch, anthracnose
