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Acer palmatum 'Red Crusader'

New and improved Bloodgood-type. The size after 10 years is 3 m. The leaf colour is burgundy. This plant is hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 07.05.2012

Common name : Smooth japanese maple

Family : Sapindaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : red
leaf colour : red
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : august - september
leaf shape : leaves are (almost) linear
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : april
hardiness : hardy
special feature good autumn colours