Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’ Live Japanese Maple | Upright Red Ornamental Tree | Seasonal Color Changing Acer | #1 Container Grown

Bring dramatic seasonal color to your landscape with Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’, a striking upright Japanese Maple prized for its rich burgundy spring foliage and vivid autumn display. This ornamental tree emerges in spring with deep red-purple leaves before transitioning into green tones highlighted with copper and orange overtones during summer.
As fall arrives, ‘Red Baron’ transforms into a spectacular blend of purple, red, and fiery autumn shades, creating a stunning focal point in the landscape. Its upright growth habit and ever-changing foliage color make it perfect for patios, foundation plantings, Japanese gardens, and ornamental landscape designs. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–36 inches tall depending on season
✔️ Grown in #1 nursery container
✔️ Healthy, rooted Japanese Maple
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Baron Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young container-grown tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: Approximately 8–12 feet
Mature Width: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip: In warmer climates, provide afternoon shade to help protect foliage from summer scorch and preserve vibrant color throughout the growing season. Mulching helps maintain cool roots and soil moisture.