Acer palmatum 'Emperor 1'

The Emperor 1 Japanese Maple is a red-leaf cultivar known for its faster growth and better color retention in shade compared to 'Bloodgood'. It has excellent fall color and emerges later, reducing frost damage.

• The description claims that 'Emperor 1' is superior to 'Bloodgood'.
• The description claims that 'Emperor 1' grows faster and retains red coloration better in shade.
• The description claims that 'Emperor 1' has one of the best fall colors among Japanese maple cultivars.
• The description claims that 'Emperor 1' emerges two weeks later than 'Bloodgood', reducing late spring frost damage.