Japanese Maples

Emperor 1 Japanese Maple

Name: Emperor 1 Japanese Maple
Brand: Arbor Buddy
SKU: 75946-120-7FT
Availability: InStock

Acer palmatum

Elevate your landscape with the refined silhouette of the Emperor 1 Japanese Maple, a compact or

$537

Ships in 1-3 weeks (freight).

Height: 7 ft.

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7 ft.

$537

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantCold HardyShade TolerantWind TolerantDeer Resistant

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate: Moderate
Mature size: 10 ft. - 15 ft. tall · 10 ft. - 15 ft. wide
Hardy in: USDA zones 5–8

Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Cold Hardy
Shade Tolerant

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Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

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About this tree

Elevate your landscape with the refined silhouette of the Emperor 1 Japanese Maple, a compact ornamental that matures to about 10 to 15 feet tall and wide. Its layered branching and textured foliage create a graceful canopy that shines in spring bloom and anchors patios, entryways, and shade gardens with ease. Cold hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 and tolerant of drought, heat, shade, and wind, it offers reliable beauty with moderate growth. Deer resistant and low fuss, it thrives as a standout specimen or understory accent.

USDA hardiness zones 5–8

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height: 10 ft. - 15 ft.
Mature width: 10 ft. - 15 ft.
Growth rate: Moderate
USDA zones: 5-8
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs: Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loamy, Organic, Sandy, Well Drained
Spacing: 12 ft.
Bloom season: Spring

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and clay, loamy, organic, sandy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 12 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 10 ft. - 15 ft. tall and 10 ft. - 15 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8.

Shipping

Delivery method: Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost: $149 flat per order
Lead time: Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

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Mature height	10 ft. - 15 ft.	15 ft. - 25 ft.	6 ft. - 10 ft.	6 ft. - 10 ft.	10 ft. - 20 ft.
Mature width	10 ft. - 15 ft.	15 ft. - 20 ft.	6 ft. - 8 ft.	6 ft. - 10 ft.	10 ft. - 15 ft.
Growth rate	Moderate	Slow	Slow	Moderate	Moderate
Sunlight	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Partial Sun, Partial Shade	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Partial Sun, Partial Shade	Partial Sun, Partial Shade
USDA zones	5–8	5–8	5–8	5–8	5–8

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