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Name: Acer palmatum 'Emperor I'
Growth Habit: 25-30 feet high x 20-25 wide
USDA Zone: 5-9
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Leaf Color: deep purple-red, dark crimson in fall
Leaf Desc: 5 or 7-lobed, 3-inch long x 4-inch wide
Growing Conditions: moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Comments: Here is the perfect choice if you have some space and want a red-leafed focal point. New foliage emerges two weeks later than most, making 'Emperor I' less susceptible to late-spring frosts. Holds color well; glows when backlit by sunlight.
Plant Size: see below
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