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Buy Acer palmatum 'Rhode Island Red'

Also Known As

Rhode Island Red Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Rhode Island Red' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Rhode Island Red' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Rhode Island Red'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Rhode Island Red'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This stunning Japanese maple, as the name suggests, originated in Rhode Island and is hardy to -20°. A compact and densely leafed, upright dwarf with foliage that emerges bright red, darkening to burgundy with age. Fall color is a fiery orange to red, on red stems which also add winter interest with the round bushy habit.

By: Forestfarm

A medium-sized red maple with a very bushy form.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Newly available Japanese maple with dense, compact branching. Leaves emerge bright red darkening with age. In fall leaves turn a fiery red. Dark red stems add to winter interest in the garden. Will reach six-feet high x five-feet wide in ten years. A cultivar selected by Rhode Island Nurseries in Middletown, Rhode Island.