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Bloodgood Japanese Maple Color Loss: Seedling Variation or Heat Stress

Container 'Bloodgood' Japanese maple losing red color has two likely causes: (1) seedling-grown tree isn't true 'Bloodgood' (color varies), or (2) high night temperatures increase respiration, consuming sugars that maintain red pigment. If healthy, color returns with cool nights.

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