How to grow Bloodgood Japanese Maple with a detailed description

[@rexwoodville-price2995]

Great video. I also love the beautiful faux ledge.

[@sreykimsear]

I have so many Acers and this is one of them. Mr. Maple sent to a nice one about 4ft tall. I planted in a raised bed on a corner and it is leafing out already. Very healthy and doesn't get too much sun either as it is in the side of the garden. All my soil is compost.

[@sreykimsear]

I will move it and grow it in a pot so I can protect it from the summer heat here in zone 7a.

[@sammysworld5485]

Tutorial on pruning please. I love your channel.

[@easygalleryframes]

don’t forget to check for the root flare before planting! I lost a magnificent Bloodgood Mplae - after a decade of gorgeous growth… simply because the root flare was buried (a.k.a. planted too deep). It was planted correctly with the top of the container soil above soil level, but it turned out the root flare was actually much MUCH deeper in the container.

[@cejanuary9378]

What should you have done about that? Buried the plant higher above soil level?

[@maryanne.8624]

I should have removed soil until the root flare was visible. just bought two smoke trees at Lowe’s, had to remove more than 4” of soil… if I planted as-is, it would’ve died within a decade.

[@cejanuary9378]

​@@maryanne.8624 thank you!

[@benjaminangel5601]

Something else to consider is that most Japanese maples are grafted. It can be easy to confuse the grafting fuse for the root flare, so make sure to look out for that

[@ECPDA]

Awesome video! Great information. I just planted my Bloodgood here in Nova Scotia. Thanks again!

[@RussC123]

I know this video is old so hopefully you’ll see this question- Recently planted a blood good Japanese maple in the front yard about 11ft from the front corner of my front porch. We wanted it to be close enough to the house to sort of “frame “ it since that side of the yard is very empty, but far enough away that it would t grow into the house. My thought was that at 11ft away, even if it ever got to be 20ft wide it still would not interfere/overtake the house.. However after watching this I’m hoping we didn’t make a mistake...thoughts?

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[@alishasouslesoleil]

I have basically the same question about placement.

[@grace9624]

Best informational video on this beautiful tree, thank you! I live in zone 8 and LOVE maple trees! I was contemplating buying one this year however, hesitated after I noticed my 2 sugar maples were getting leaf scorched in the summer last year. I will definitely check out your videos before I purchase a tree in the future.

[@brkbtjunkie]

I grew a bloodgood from seed, it spent a few years in a pot and then I planted it outside about 2 years ago. Last year it got brown dead leaf spots all over it, you thinks staying wet for too long? It also get afternoon sun only here in central Virginia so maybe getting real hot for it too. Thanks for the video!

[@kevinfults7557]

Can you do a video on how to prune an established Bloodgood in the winter?

[@LizandTrent]

Thanks bubba! Learned a lot!

[@kimberleecurtis9168]

im in san antonio just bought one today. Its about 4 ft. Should we wait till early fall to plant or try to put in the ground soon ?

[@kittyevans1able]

I just planted my Bloodgood Japanese Maple 2 months ago and it looks like it is dieing. I am in zone 9a and it is in full sun all day. I also noticed a few caterpillars on the branches that I removed. Towards the bottom, I noticed white spots on the leaves. What can I do to save this tree?

[@tangofoxtrot40]

Thanks for this video. Recently got an interest in JP’s and I got a bloodgood for my balcony. I live in zone 9 (London) with afternoon sun for my bloodgood but was wondering is the one on your video gonna grow taller because if it will, i might have to reconsider

[@brianmyers9730]

They will get a lot bigger we have some that are 20+ feet tall. Idk what that is his metric lol

[@politerabbit3100]

@@brianmyers9730 I just got one that's about 2' tall and very stragly looking. What kind of growth size and filling out can I expect within about 2-3 years? And how long did it take to get 20' tall? I'm very impatient, lol.

[@TrixieJFerguson]

I am in south-central TX (zone 8b) and I planted a Bloodgood Japanese Maple in February this year. When I planted it, it was in afternoon shade, but I forgot to take into account that the sun moves over summer. It is in almost full sun now. The leaves were ALL green up until this week, when they all shriveled up and dried off. Why were the leaves green in full sun? Too much sun in too hot of a climate? I need to save this tree. Please advise. Thanks.

[@doodar21]

Thank You.

[@sameanrodriguez9470]

I have this tree and placed it in a nice corner of my garden and opposite of it on the other side is a coral bark Maple. Right in between them are my Bloomerang Lilac and Irises. I am thinking of container pot my young Bloodgood and place it the large deck.

[@frankstowell9838]

Thanks for the tips. Should the tree be fertilized when first planting? Leave are drying up and have light/white color.

[@WanderPetsAndSpaces]

Could you please clarify how far should a Japanese bloodgood maple be planted from a house? Thanks

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

I have a new lot and new construction. Is his ok near house or porch? It’s my only shade on lot except late late day from fence and setting sun on one side of my green house. Don’t have any shade from house not other trees. Thanks 😊

[@edieparsu8857]

Do you spray your trees to keep the deer away.

[@vinodchapre]

Is it safe to plant this in corner of the house? Roots doesn’t affect construction?

[@ramav87]

Great video! I have this tree in our front yard and our neighbor has it in their backyard. This year we had a late freeze and I noticed on both trees that many of the leaves began turning white, losing their color (doesn't look fungal to me). Have you seen this before, and should I do anything about it?

[@bebeautiful6613]

Will it grow very near a big black walnut tree?

[@luvrunnintrails]

Jim, Thanks for the video. My bloodgood tree is growing out versus up. The leaves are the dark purple and there is a lot of new growth underneath. It was planted ~2 yrs ago and has gotten 2 feet taller but has spread out like a bush versus a tree. The tree is probaby 5 feet tall but it is probably 8 feet in diameter. Should I cut the lower branches off to encourage growing up vs out? I can send you a picture if that would help. I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks, Chris

[@edieparsu8857]

Do you spray your trees to keep deer away?

[@Nezumi_Senju]

thx!

[@collinblake9957]

I have a blood good and a weeping in a pot, foot tall. I placed it on the south east of the house under a tree so they wouldn’t get too much sun. They were not happy. So when winter came about I moved them to the front of the house, more sun, not happy. I think the soil I have them in holds too much water. The weeping started having new foliage last week, now it’s died back.

[@JimPutnam]

Most likely soil related. I have one in a container, but the soil is a chunky bark mixed with potting soil. Good luck with them

[@shirleysenkler781]

I live in zone 4 and had 3 Japanese maples in a protected spot for 4 years and they were doing great until the polar vortex hit this winter. Lost all 3 but purchased an Emperor 1 at a local nursery and still put in my protected area over from the roots left from one I had to remove. It will take a while to get all the roots out. Will be covering it completely during the winters now which will spoil the view but can't stand losing another one. It will look stunning after I transplant some peonies to flank it leaving plenty of room for the tree roots.

[@doggpoundatl2594]

Thank you sir

[@rosebatham3342]

I’m in zone 9 and am concerned it won’t do well as most videos say up to zone 9 why is that

[@Tommy-fi2qu]

Sir , How close to a house can I plant this tree ?

[@cathysteele924]

I’m in Texas 8a, and this video taught me so much. Thanks!

[@markjacobs5521]

Thanks for the video, I too, love the Bloodgood Japanese Maple. I'm in zone 8a and having a problem. The bank of the tree, nearest the house, is bare. The front, especially the lower parts are gorgeous. Is heat retained by the brick wall making the tree too warm? I don't see any bugs or signs of powdery mildew. Not over watered or fertilized. Thoughts?

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

Nicked it with a weedeater more than likely best to protect lower trunk with corrugated plastic pipe should be at least 20 foot from house.

[@lynnebedbrook5059]

I am in zone 3 and have put the tree in a big container and was thinking of moving it into the garage where it is mostly heated. Will that work? It is really beautiful. I bought it to save it at a greenhouse and got it home only to discover the information you have so kindly shared. Do you have any suggestions to save this poor tree. Al aternatively can I keep it in the living room for the winter?

[@JimPutnam]

+Lynne Bedbrook Tricky situation honestly. It would not like a very low humidity environment in the winter, so I would only bring it in for brief periods of time. Take it out anytime it won't freeze solid.

[@lynnebedbrook5059]

It goes well below minus 30 degrees here and stays very cold here for months. I have it in the living room now anticipating the winter shift. Is there anything I can do to moisturize the leaves to keep it happier in the hot dry months?

[@caseyhendrick8581]

I have a 6ft cinder block wall in my backyard. Would this tree be good to grow along it? I’m in Sacramento (Zone 9). Would the cut leaf maple work better?

[@chrislauze8742]

Any Japanese maple recommendation for 7b with full sun??

[@Tore1972Wisdom]

No Maple can´t stand full sun all day long, without burning the leaves. The best for a Maple is shade and only a few ours of sun.

[@donhoejr]

Can you prune it back to keep around six foot or so.

[@JimPutnam]

For a while, but it will start to look weird over time as the trunk gets bigger

[@Bemlyn2011]

How would it do in Ireland. Zone 9a I think. Any tip for here?

[@mbealhighjump]

It can do well. Keep it planted somewhere where gets mostly morning sun then shade after 12Noon-2pm. I live in zone 10 (Los Angeles, CA) and mine only gets about 4-6hrs of direct sun.

[@IrenePWallace]

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[@NorthStarVlogs]

Should be *down* to zone 5 *up* to zone 8. Makes sense?

[@chilepepper18]

Zone 5 is north (up) and zone 8 is south (down). What you're saying makes sense but planting zones are usually referred to in the way he mentions it 😂

[@kathleentwyman7010]

Just found your channel and i will be following you love the videos...my Japanese maple has holes all in the leaves just don't look healthy

[@peteross4879]

Hows your tree doing? You mentioned you h dholes in your leaves.

[@joemckenzie9852]

Hi, I'm in Zone 10b and I've always wanted a Japanese Maple, but it's just a bit Sub tropical here. This weekend I bought a Bloodgood Japanese Maple at a Nursery 80 miles north of me in Plant City, FL...Harrels Nursery. Great place...I digress. It is in a 30 gallon container and they've had the tree in full sun for 2 years. I'm going to plant it in a filtered sun spot in the morning and shade in afternoon. Do you think there's any chance it will live in my zone? I have to try it. Thanks, Joe

[@jzizzles7799]

I'm in Zone 10b (socal) and my maple is doing just fine. However, it does get burnt leaves in the summer. As I have it in the middle of the yard with zero shade. I have the bloodgood variety. I picked up my Maple at a local nursery. Not sure why they sell this variety knowing that it's not meant for this zone. I

[@angiecastillo5291]

keep it in a pot and in a porch with enough light and some sun. ;-D they are gorgeous

[@bthomas7851]

Are there any pretty Japanese maples that can take the Texas heat?

[@azeeze1391]

I'm in zone 18/19 Will this type of Maple tree survive in this zone?

[@Mad-i134]

How tall can they grow?

[@MistahJMix]

I live in Wa. its pretty cold now but i'm thinking about planting one in my front yard. Is it too late or I should be okay?

[@jamesgibbs6970]

Is this called a Nomura momiji in Japan? I think so but not sure. I live in Japan where you have to ask for the Japanese name to get one.

[@RoseTorn411]

Is there a leaf difference between Emperor One and Bloodgood? Is one one cutleaf than the other?

[@kiyakia]

Thank you! I was given one for my birthday. I love in zone 9a(Northern California) I’m not sure if I should plant it right away or perhaps put it in a larger container until next spring? We are about to have a heat wave so I won’t be able to transplant it into the ground till at least Friday. Any advice for me?

[@Mad-i134]

I bought one from Lowe's that's about idk, 3'-4' and I immediately planted it in the ground. Leaves do not like the sun (Inland Empire area), I have a pool umbrella semi covering it. Some leaves look dry but the tree itself is doing well

[@charlinefisher2650]

Are there any Japanese maples that grow in sun

[@raghudgr8]

Hi Jim, we are in zone 8a and our frontyard is West facing so it gets afternoon hot sun during peak summer. Is it advisable to plant front or on the south side in the backyard? Can I grow in a container or does it best grow in the ground? ThaNks

[@JimPutnam]

The west afternoon sun will burn the leaves in the summer. It will look great in the spring every year, but awful by late summer. Some mid-day shade would be best. They work great in containers and I have a video for Maples in containers.

[@cynthiavillacreses819]

Hi Jim, I'm in CT zone 6 and just bought a 6foot bloodgood. It's absolutely beautiful! I want it for the front of my house but my husband is afraid it will overpower the house. I am going to put it off to the right but I want to know how can I keep it small and slender as s it is now. It's about 6 feet from foundation and will be on a slight slope but not much. So how do I keep it slim and airy? TIA

[@angiecastillo5291]

it wld be perfect in front of the house, its exactly what I want. its a small decorative tree.

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

It's way too close to your house I'd move out to at least 20 feet.

[@konjis1]

Looks like i am in Zone 7a....i planted one just 2 weeks ago and it is in full sun....did i make a mistake?

[@JimPutnam]

It probably won't die, but it could look very rough by mid summer every year. I'm in 7b and mine is in the sun from sunrise until about 2.

[@dorettadonaldson5975]

I live in zone 7a also and planted my tree in full sun as well. Now it’s July, the leaves are curling on the edges and the color appears dull...I made a mistake too. At this point what are my options?

[@JimPutnam]

It will not be as bad next year, but it will loose color every year.

[@stacya.gatewood2117]

Hi Jim, I just planted a very young 3ft Bloodgood today that's been potted all summer after nursing it to good health. Some of the leaves are a beautiful bright red, seems to be doing great. Besides mulching, any advice on protecting it from our harsh Missouri winter? It's in a fully exposed space.

[@acechadwick]

Wrap the pot in bubble wrap leaving the bottom open. Pile fallen leaves on top of pot. Make sure it's in a sheltered spot out of the wind. They're tough fellas!

[@marypadilla4560]

I have a question, what zone am I ? I live Turlock California ?

[@maryannehui]

9b zone

[@aliceeads5103]

I am in zone 6a I was traveling a week ago in Asheville, NC and got a Japanese maple tree..bloodgood variety. when is it safe to plant to my full sun area here? also, I have wet clay soil. what should I use as amendments to the soil. I am in S. Illinois.

[@JimPutnam]

+Alice Eads You could go ahead and plant it. It may burn the leaves this first year if it came from a shady space. Not sure what type of soil you have to recommend amendments.

[@aliceeads5103]

HortTube with Jim Putnam... I am not sure what you mean by what ki d of soil? it is mucky clay that holds water for awhile after it rains.

[@bub72ck]

Alice Eads Japanese Maples do not like wet feet so you will need to create adequate drainage before planting. Talk to your local garden center to find out the best soil amendment to use with the clay. Clay alone, especially in a generally wet area, is going to choke the tree out.

[@angiecastillo5291]

I live in Texas, and I want to plant one in my front porch. it wld get sun morning it wld be inside 2 walls of the house. we get a few 100 degrees here in the summer at Liberty Hill. (Austin TX) its zone 8b. do you think it will do good? or what other maple wld you recommend? thanks

[@JimPutnam]

I think it would do fine. The only issue is that it may loose the foliage color in the much shade. You might want to try a green foliage variety like viridis. I have that video as well.

[@doggpoundatl2594]

Hi Jim I live in Atlanta Ga what zone I’m in thanks

[@JimPutnam]

Probably 7b. You can Google it with your zipcode

[@ronaldpitner2146]

Some of the limbs on my bloodgood Japanese maple are growing in an old way. That is, they are curving up instead of growing out straight. What do I do?

[@JimPutnam]

Is it getting to much shade maybe?

[@missjennemeg1]

0:56 oh no! I planted a Bloodgood in full all day sun! 🤞hopefully it will still do okay!

[@SachinKokane]

How is it doing?

[@vickylyons2919]

That is a beautiful .

[@kaystrong9280]

I am in Texas what zone am I in?

[@JimPutnam]

There may be four zones in Texas. Search it by your zip code on Google.

[@jspinosa50]

Very helpful. I planted two 8' Bloodgood they are growing great but I have some bark falling off the main trunk. I put a Tree Wound Pruning Sealer on hoping that will stop the peeling bark, any suggestions welcomed. I am in 6B zone NY. thanks

[@jzizzles7799]

Zone 10 here. Not sure why local nurseries sell these tree here. Tree is struggling and tons of dieback each year.

[@abigailgarza7309]

I'm in texas zone 9b

[@cezarordonez]

any tips or advise on growing maples in zone 9b or 10?? any help wil be appreciated

[@JimPutnam]

I get this question a lot, but unfortunately there isn't an answer. They aren't happy there. Same thing trying to take the tropical plants in your area to colder areas.

[@cezarordonez]

HortTube with Jim Putnam damn yeah thats what i been turning up at, so sad cus theyre my fav type of tree, im into bonsai btw ive heard maybe only trident will somewhat do ok here but either way they wont grow 100% like they should and thanks alot for the reply i appreciate it!

[@Mad-i134]

They don't like full sun. Keep them in a shaded area. Do not completely cover the bottom of the trunk.

[@tomtwiss8506]

Hey Jim are you familiar with any bloodgood maples that could live in zone 4?

[@kylehackett162]

Japanese beetles are actually a huge pest for these trees. Fortunately their life cycles are short.

[@JimPutnam]

+Kyle Hackett They will for sure. I don't have a problem on mine, because I have other things like roses that they like even more.

[@jazzcanada2001]

Hi Jim! I purchased a 4-5 ft. Japanese Bloodgood Maple tree from a Nursery in Georgia. It is already 29th of May, and I do not see any buds on the tree. I called them and the guy told me I have to wait 2-3 months. I bought four Bloodgood trees at Wal-mart around 5 ft. tall with a few leaves. And after a month, they have been showing more leaves. They even cost way lower than the one I bought at the Nurseery online. Can you please help me, is there anything wrong with the tree, is it still alive or dead, or does it really take that long for them to have leaves? Thank you so much! I love watching all your videos and I learn a lot. I am very new to gardening......

[@JimPutnam]

+Divine Blessings If the branches are still flexible without breaking maybe they will still come out, but it seems very late at this point

[@jazzcanada2001]

Jim, the branches seem to be okay....but I don't know why it takes too long...It has a one year guarantee though.....Jim, what is the best time for me to plant my Bloodgood Maple tree from the container to a clay soil area? The ones I bought at wal-mart look so beautiful....Thank you for your reply....

[@jzizzles7799]

I would return it and get the one from walmart.

[@acechadwick]

@@jazzcanada2001 They never like clay soil honey. Leave it in the pot!

[@jazzcanada2001]

@@jzizzles7799 thank God they did ask me to send a picture....they did credit me back my money....

[@ladydrone2345]

l'm finally getting used to the "EVEN YOU can grow this". Found this to be cringy the first few times.