Emperor One Japanese Maple Live Plant, Acer Palmatum Emperor I, 2–3 Ft Tall, 6 Inch Pot, Upright Red Ornamental Tree

Add year-round ornamental beauty to your landscape with Acer palmatum 'Emperor I', also known as Emperor One Japanese Maple! This popular red Japanese Maple is admired for its elegant upright growth habit and richly colored foliage that changes beautifully through the seasons.

Its graceful, vase-shaped form and deep burgundy-red leaves make it an excellent specimen tree for gardens, patios, and thoughtfully designed landscapes.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Emperor I'

• Common name: Emperor One Japanese Maple

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Approximate shipping height: 2–3 feet

• Shipping pot: 6-inch nursery pot

• Growth habit: Upright, vase-shaped

• Mature size: Approximately 15–20 feet tall and wide

• Growth rate: Approximately 1–2 feet per year under favorable conditions, according to the grower

Seasonal Foliage Beauty

• Spring: Large, delicate leaves emerge in vibrant deep purple-red tones.

• Summer: Foliage maintains its rich burgundy color.

• Fall: Leaves develop brilliant crimson-red and ruby-orange shades.

• Winter: The tree reveals its graceful branching structure and attractive dark to silvery-gray bark.

Growing & Care

• Choose a location with suitable sunlight and protection from harsh afternoon heat where needed.

• Provide well-draining soil.

• Water regularly while establishing, keeping the soil appropriately moist without waterlogging.

• Allow adequate space for the tree to develop its mature canopy.

Shipping Information
Your Emperor One Japanese Maple will arrive approximately 2–3 feet tall in a 6-inch nursery pot.

Please unpack your plant promptly after delivery and allow it time to adjust to its new environment. Some temporary leaf changes may occur during shipping, especially with seasonal transitions. Natural variations in foliage color and branching are normal.

Please Note: The listed height is the approximate size at shipping, not the mature height. Seasonal foliage color varies with climate and growing conditions.