Buy Acer japonicum 'Ruby Red'

Also Known As

Acer japonicum 'Ruby'
Ruby Compact Japanese Maple
Ruby Red Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 10'-12'

planting zones

5a-9b

3-4 foot | $166

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

5-6 feet | $276

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

1 gallon | $42.8

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Fewer than 1 at Maples N More Nursery

#1 Container | $59.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

#3 Container | $134.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

#7, 4-5' | $254.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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Acer japonicum 'Ruby Red' plant details

Acer japonicum 'Ruby Red' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green 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 japonicum 'Ruby Red'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer japonicum 'Ruby 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dramatic foliage distinguishes this small, upright Full Moon maple. Its leaves emerge black-red, brighten to red in late spring and soften to bronzy green with darker edges in mid to late summer. A rich romp of orange, red and purple leaves completes the

By: Conifer Kingdom

Ruby Japanese Maple lives up to its name with very dark red leaves in the spring. Turning bronzy green in the summer with red margins. This stunning cultivar turns shades of red, purple, and orange for the fall. Ruby Japanese Maple makes an excellent specimen for the landscape or container.

By: Maples N More Nursery

A. JAPONICUM ‘RUBY RED’ - is an upright grower to 12’-15’ and has brilliant red new growth fading during summer. In fall, the foliage will turn bright red.

By: Gossler Farms

A newer selection of shirasawanum with glossy green stems supporting its typical fan-shaped leaves. The red coloration holds its color well throughout the growing season.

By: Bloom River Gardens

The dramatic red foliage of 'Ruby' is infused with an olive green color that holds well all summer. Fall palette is a combination of orange, red, and purple. This upright Full Moon maple can reach a height of 8 feet in full sun and partial shade.