Acer palmatum 'Blackbeard's Gold' Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Blackbeard's Gold', is a unique deciduous upright Japanese maple. This gorgeous tree is an introduction from the Area 51 Collection at MrMaple in North Carolina. In the early spring the leaves emerge a bright cherry red, maturing to a dark black red by late spring to early summer. By late summer the leaves turn a pleasant green. The fall color is an electric golden yellow which is where this tree gets its name, "Blackbeard's Gold". The overall habit is upright, yet semi-pendulous giving this tree a nice arching habit.

• Growth Habit: Upright, Semi-pendulous
  
• 10-Year Size: Approximately 10 ft tall x 10 ft wide
  
• Growth Rate: Moderate
  
• Foliage: New growth emerges as a bright red matures to a dark red
  
• Fall Color: Golden
  
• Origin: MrMaple
  
• Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade
  
• Soil: Well-draining
  
• Hardiness: Zones 5-9
  
• Interest: Spring, Fall