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Acer Palmatum ‘Robertson Red’ (Robertson Red Japanese Maple)

Acer Palmatum ‘Robertson Red’ (Robertson Red Japanese Maple)

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Acer Palmatum ‘Robertson Red’ is a hardy and robust Japanese maple valued for its bold foliage and attractive vase-shaped growth habit. Its large leaves emerge dark purple in spring before gradually softening to bronze-green during summer, creating rich colour and texture throughout the growing season. In autumn, the foliage develops warm burnt-orange and red tones, producing an impressive seasonal display.

Growing into a graceful medium-sized feature tree, ‘Robertson Red’ is ideal for lawns, garden beds, Japanese-inspired landscapes and sheltered courtyards with sufficient space. Its strong structure, generous foliage and changing colours make it an excellent choice for customers seeking a dependable ornamental tree with interest across several seasons. Best results are achieved in moist, well-drained soil with protection from hot, drying winds.

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Mature height

Approximately 6 metres.

Mature width

Approximately 4–5 metres.

Spacing

Approximately 4–5 metres apart

Evergreen/Deciduous

Deciduous.

Foliage

Dark-purple spring foliage, bronze-green summer foliage and burnt-orange to red autumn colour.

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Small, relatively inconspicuous flowers appear during spring and may be followed by paired, winged fruits or samaras.

Sun tolerance

Full sun to partial shade

Maintenance

Low to moderate

Root System

Shallow, fibrous and spreading