Japanese Maple 'Ever Red': Reliable Red Weeper

'Ever Red' (Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Ever Red', also 'Everred') is a classic, reliable Cutleaf Japanese Maple that holds its deep red-purple color exceptionally well through the summer heat, before turning brilliant crimson in fall.

Steady Red

The leaves are dissected into 7-9 lobes, slightly broader than some dissectums. The habit is weeping, forming a dense mound 6-10 feet tall and wide. Spring color is bright red. Summer holds a deep red-purple (less bronzing). Fall is a blazing crimson. A standard for red weepers.

Plant Profile

Culture

'Ever Red' performs best in part shade, though it tolerates more sun than many red dissectums if well-watered. Moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Its reliable color retention makes it a top choice for Southern gardens. A classic, dependable red weeper.