| Description | Emperor 1 Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is a moderately sized red-leaved Japanese maple. Has dark purple-red foliage in spring and summer turns scarlet red in the fall. |
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| Pronunciation | (AYE-ser)(pal-MA-tum) |
| Plant Type | Trees Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Sunlight | full sun, mostly sunny, partial shade, best with some shade |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | average, moist |
| Fruit | double samara |
| Leaves | Palmately lobed, with 5-7 lobes. Dark red foliage well throughout the summer months and has a brilliant scarlet fall display. |
| Dimensions | 13 x 15 by 13 x 15 feet (HS) |