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Japanese Maple 'Sherwood Flame': Intense Red Upright with Bronzed Summer Foliage

Japanese Maple Sherwood Flame

Sherwood Flame foliage

Sherwood Flame form

Sherwood Flame bark

Overview

Japanese Maple 'Sherwood Flame' (Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame') is a vigorous, upright cultivar with large, deeply lobed leaves. Spring foliage is a brilliant red, maturing to a deep bronzy-green in summer, then turning intense crimson in fall. It holds its red color better in heat than many older cultivars. A strong, reliable tree for larger landscapes.

Botanical Profile

  • Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
  • Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
  • Species: Acer palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
  • Cultivar: 'Sherwood Flame'

Cultivation Guide

USDA zones 5-8. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Water regularly. Prune in winter to shape.

Landscape Applications

Excellent as a specimen tree, in a row for screening, or in a large border. Its size and vigor make it suitable for more open spaces.

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