Are You an OAN Member? Manage Your Profile
Not a Member Yet? Join the OAN

Willamette Nurseries, Inc. (September 20, January 21, May 21) Eshraghi Nursery Hochstein Nursery LLC Hochstein Nursery Jiffy Growing Solutions Martels Nursery Inc. Hochstein Nursery LLC Willamette Nurseries, Inc. (November 20, February 21, May 21, August 21) Anderson Die & Manufacturing Bowers Forest Products Leonard Adams Insurance Inc.

Plant Details

Acer palmatum 'Wolff'

Emperor 1® Japanese Maple
Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Exposure: Part Sun
Plant Category: Shade & Flowering Trees
Height: Minimum 12 feet , Maximum 20 feet
Width: Minimum 12 inches, Maximum 12 inches
Report a problem

The Emperor I Japanese maple sets a new standard for red-leaf Japanese maples. The new growth emerges in the spring a deep purple-red and holds the color better than the popular cultivar ‘Bloodgood’. In the fall the foliage changes to crimson. Vigorous in youth it will gain in size quickly, but still mature into a medium sized tree, perfect for the urban garden. It tends to leaf out later than many Japanese maples thereby avoiding the damage of any late frost. This lovely upright grower develops the best foliage color in full sun to open shade. Japanese maples are surprisingly flexible in their soil requirements. Although they will grow best in a rich well-drained soil, they will also do well in sandy soils and clay. ‘Emperor I’ is very resistant to the leaves burning at the tips during the summer, but regular watering during dry weather helps maintain the tree at its best. Well pruned Japanese maples are an art form in the garden and require an expert touch, so consult an experienced pruner or take local classes before attempting to prune. (Great Plant Picks)

Rating: Thumbs Up 1 vote (Please login to add your rating.)

Comments

Submitted by Don Schmidt Nursery Inc. on 2/3/2016 3:45 PM

Emperor 1 is the best red upright to appear in many years. It leafs out later than Bloodgood so as to avoid spring frosts. It continues to grow in adverse conditions, and is the Japanese maple of choice in Texas. Emperor 1 is shorter and wider than Bloodgood, and has strong red fall color.

Permalink

Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:28 PM

Translucent color-fast red leaves on this vigorous small tree that tops out at 15-20 ft.

Permalink

Please login or Register to leave a comment.

34 Nurseries Carry This Plant:

Listing Key

Name City/State Email Phone Prod Type Availability
Priority Jaycee Newman Inc. Boring, OR Email now 503-663-7373 BB: X Container: X
Big Trees Today Inc. Hillsboro, OR Email now 503-640-3011 BB: X
Blue Heron Farm Corvallis, OR Email now 541-754-4224 Container: 1
Blue Mountain Nursery LLC Damascus, OR Email now 503-658-1991 BB: 2 Container: 2
  • Availability List
  • Bountiful Farms Nursery Inc. Woodburn, OR Email now 503-981-7494 Container: 2
    Brentano's Tree Farm LLC St. Paul, OR Email now 503-633-8733 Container: 2
  • Download Availability List (115 KB)
  • Chrishaven Trees Burlington, WA Email now 360-757-8996 BB: X Container: 1
  • Availability List
  • Countryside Nursery Aurora, OR Email now 503-678-0511 BB: X Container: X
    Doane Creek Nursery Boring, OR Email now 503-663-5158 Bare Root: 4 BB: 4 Container: 4
    Don Schmidt Nursery Inc. Boring, OR Email now 503-668-4659 BB: 4
    Eshraghi Nursery Hillsboro, OR Email now 503-628-8685 Container: 1
  • Download Availability List (925 KB)
  • Download Availability List (294 KB)
  • Garden Gate Nursery LLC Pasco, WA Email now 509-547-2254 Container: X
  • Availability List
  • J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. Boring, OR Email now 503-663-4128 BB: X Container: X
  • Availability List
  • KG Farms Inc. Woodburn, OR Email now 503-678-3245 BB: 2
  • Availability List
  • Kraxberger Farms Hillsboro, OR Email now 503-849-7322 BB: X Container: X
    Krueger's Nursery Cornelius, OR Email now 503-804-1745 Container: 1
  • Availability List
  • Availability List
  • Kuenzi Turf & Nursery Salem, OR Email now 503-585-8337 BB: X
  • Download Availability List (152 KB)
  • Northwest Shade Trees, a division of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co Salem, OR Email now 503-463-1700 BB: X
  • Availability List
  • Obersinner Nursery Inc. Silverton, OR Email now 503-873-4004 BB: X
    Oregon Turf and Tree Farms Hubbard, OR Email now 800-426-1335 BB: 3
  • Availability List
  • Pacific Nursery Inc. Dayton, OR Email now 503-864-4080 Container: 3
    Patterson Nursery Sales Inc. Eagle Creek, OR Email now 503-668-6000 BB: X Container: X
    Pohlschneider Nursery St. Paul, OR Email now 503-969-1310 Container: 2
    Reardon Nursery Inc. Boring, OR Email now 503-663-1200 Container: 1
    Rickel's Tree Farm Estacada, OR Email now 503-630-4349 BB: X
    Sester Farms Inc. Gresham, OR Email now 503-663-4844 Container: X Liner: X
  • Availability List
  • Sidhu & Sons Nursery Ltd. Mission, BC Email now 604-826-3537 Container: X
    Sobella Nursery Damascus, OR Email now 503-454-0789 BB: X Container: X Liner: X
    Surface Nursery Inc. Gresham, OR Email now 503-663-5224 BB: X
  • Availability List
  • Tree Frog Nursery Silverton, OR Email now 503-873-4191 Container: 2
    TSW Nursery Sales Inc. Aurora, OR Email now 503-678-4401 BB: 2 Container: 2 Liner: 2
    Twin Springs Nursery Hubbard, OR Email now 503-678-6307 BB: 1
  • Download Availability List (225 KB)
  • Van's Nursery Inc. Salem, OR Email now 503-463-4507 Container: 1
    Verna Jean Nursery Gresham, OR Email now 503-663-4486 BB: 1 Liner: 1