Emperor Japanese Maple Tree

Acer palmatum Wolff EMPEROR 1®

Deep red foliage emerges in spring and lasts through summer

Brilliant crimson color in fall

Hardy and more heat-tolerant than other varieties

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Months of Vibrant Foliage

Why Emperor Japanese Maple Trees?

From its brilliant crimson red color to its hardy strength, the Emperor Japanese Maple Tree lives up to its name as the leader in rich hues and easy, effortless growth.

Known for its strength and vigorous growth, the Emperor is one of the hardiest Japanese Maple varieties available. With its height ranging between 12 to 15 feet at maturity, the Emperor’s convenient stature makes it large enough to plant as a street tree or yard specimen yet compact enough to suit most planting locations. What’s more, its upright growth is easy to maintain.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

For starters, you get second-to-none beauty. In the spring, leaves will flood your tree with heavy purple hues, followed by incredible crimson reds in the fall. The foliage’s thin texture allows light to penetrate, giving the rich, red autumn leaves their brilliant color.

And unlike other varieties, the Emperor maintains its gorgeous color the whole season long. But the best part is that we deliver your Emperor, well-rooted and healthy, right to your door. So, you get a head start on growth and reap the rewards of our hard work at the nursery...no green thumb required.

Don’t miss out on this show of color. Order your Emperor Japanese Maple today!

 

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Product Details

Mature Height:12-15 ft.
Mature Width:12-15 ft.
Sunlight:Partial Shade
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Botanical Name:Acer palmatum Wolff EMPEROR 1®
Does Not Ship To:AZ
Grows Well In Zones:5-8 outdoors
Your Growing Zone:6
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Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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4.7

Based on 89 reviews

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Mark C.
6/20/2025
Verified Buyer

Pretty small

Was about 1 ft tall. Got a 5 ft one at Lowe's for a lot cheaper.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHello Mark! Thank you for your feedback. We understand it can be surprising when a plant arrives smaller than expected. As a nursery, we focus on nurturing young trees so they’re healthy, hardy, and ready for long-term growth. Our prices also reflect the care, packaging, and one-year guarantee that come with every order. If the size you received does not match what was listed, please feel free to contact us directly so we can help.
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Austin S.
6/19/2025
Verified Buyer

Awesome

Looks great so far

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Maureen M.
6/8/2025
Verified Buyer

Wonderful Japanese Maple!

I've purchased four different Japanese Maples and love them all! Also, 3 wisteria, 2 baby blue spruce, junipers, lilac and other shrubs, and ALL have arrived healthy and thrived. Very beautiful. My only complaint is the incompetence of the delivery people! They have left the boxes literally on end with the plants hanging upside down, ignoring the arrows and instructions, but the Tree Center, thankfully, packages them so well that they survive the process. Love all my Tree Center products, especially the Japanese Maples!

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHello Maureen! We truly appreciate your continued support and love for our plants. We’re really sorry about the way your deliveries were handled and will be sure to pass that along to the carrier. It means a lot to us that the plants arrived safely and are doing well in your care. If you ever need assistance, feel free to reach out anytime.
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Jennifer C.
6/8/2025
Verified Buyer

Wonderful

Wonderful

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Lori H.
6/4/2025
Verified Buyer

Two purchases, two healthy trees

Nice large well leafed maples have arrived and are thriving! Great leaf color!

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