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    Buy Acer palmatum 'Red Saber'

    Also Known As

    • Red Saber Japanese Maple

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Acer palmatum 'Red Saber' plant details

    Acer palmatum 'Red Saber' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy and purple foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Red Saber'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy and purple
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: fall color, small tree, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Red Saber'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Has rich purple foliage with red petioles. this upright maple has beautiful foliage that turns brilliant red in fall.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Red Saber' plant

    How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Red Saber'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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