Acer palmatum 'Ruth's Red'

Also Known As

Ruth's Red Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Ruth's Red' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Ruth's Red' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy and red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. 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 'Ruth's Red'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and red
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Ruth's Red'

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

A wonderful Japanese Maple with a full upright canopy. Lush spring leaves are purple red, rivaling the popular Bloodgood. Fall color is fiery red to purple.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

PALMATUM, red. A seedling selection most likely of 'Bloodgood', 'Ruth's Red' comes originally from Pennsylvania. Our grower says it "is the darkest red upright Maples that I have ever seen... one of those plants that people notice from 40' away. She has seven lobed leaves up to 5" in size, finely serrated at the margins. No color fade throughout summer, then leaves are flaming crimson in fall.