Description
Acer palmatum ‘Emperor 1’, previously known as ‘Red Emperor’, is a fabulous purple form that was discovered in the USA in the early 1990s. Similar to ‘Bloodgood’, this cultivar makes a lovely upright tree that holds its colour well through the summer before turning scarlet in the autumn. As with all red/purple Japanese Maples, position in a reasonably sunny spot to ensure best colouring and strong growth.