Acer palmatum 'Hefner's Red'

An upright large-leaf red Japanese Maple
Retains its red colour well throughout the summer
Inconspicuous red flowers emerge before the leaves
Fiery red fall colour
Tolerates full sun better than most cultivars

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
5-6 m

SPREAD:
3-4 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. This cultivar will tolerate full sun better than most cultivars.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Heat Tolerant

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring

HABIT:
Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Red

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

PH TOLERANCE:
Moderate (up to 7.5)