Acer palmatum 'Ruby Ridge'

Also Known As

Ruby Ridge Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 6'-15'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Ruby Ridge' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Ruby Ridge' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Ruby Ridge'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Ruby Ridge'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The large very pointed leaves of this handsome upright compact tree (to 6' x 3' in 10 years) turn bright red-purple when young to the darkest of reds; green by summer?s end, then a rainbow of red and yellow in fall. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A compact, upright Japanese Maple with black-red, rugose foliage. Perhaps the darkest red of all Japanese maples. Leaves change to bronze-green by end of summer. Fall color displays a mix of yellow to red shades. Introduced by Buchholz Nursery.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Considered perhaps the darkest of any Japanese maple, this compact, slow-growing tree displays distinctive foliage throughout the growing season. Bright pink-red spring leaves become extremely dark purple-red with green ribs by summer and green by fall. As the season changes, fall colors erupt in oranges and reds. Deeply divided, wrinkled leaves that undulate and curve give the tree a somewhat coarse appearance.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Ruby Ridge is a gross palmatum--literally; the large leaves are coarse and rough looking and mean dark red; I love it. The stems and limbs are thick and heavy, but it is a very slow grower.

By: Whitman Farms

MATSUMURAE, red. Large leaves with very pointed 1" lobes cut back to the petiole of a rich dark purple color with green veins. Very different look on this strong, short plant.