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Emperor 1 Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum), mature and planted

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Emperor 1 Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

The Emperor 1 Japanese Maple is a compact ornamental with a refined silhouette.

$688

Ships in 1-3 weeks (freight).

Height: 7 ft.
Quantity
1

Freight delivery: $149 flat per order, shown at checkout.

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7 ft.

$688

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantCold HardyShade TolerantWind TolerantDeer Resistant

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Why you'll love it

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.

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About this tree

The Emperor 1 Japanese Maple is a compact ornamental with a refined silhouette, maturing 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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USDA zones5-85-85-85-85-8

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