{"product_id":"emperor-japanese-maple","title":"Emperor Japanese Maple Tree – Rich Red Foliage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEmperor Japanese Maple: Rich Red Color with a Graceful Canopy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your landscape a distinctive focal point with \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Japanese Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its red foliage and upright form bring contrast to green borders, while the canopy creates a refined accent near a patio or in a thoughtfully spaced garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine looking out across a layered garden with a red-leaved maple at its center, its delicate foliage moving in a light breeze. Allow room for the canopy and give it a suitable site to enjoy its seasonal character rather than relying on heavy pruning to keep it small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Emperor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich red foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds contrast to green shrubs and mixed plantings; color intensity varies with sunlight, heat, and season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright ornamental form:\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful focal point for a garden with adequate canopy space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous foliage provides changing color before dropping for winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple offered sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a starting height suited to your planting plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended USDA zones: 5–8.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monrovia lists Emperor I® Japanese Maple at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 feet tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use that as a planning guide, not a fixed size limit; local conditions and age affect dimensions. This listing uses the name Emperor Japanese Maple but does not separately confirm the cultivar name 'Wolff'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to partial sun or filtered light. In hot locations, a sheltered site with afternoon shade can help reduce stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil, preferably acidic. Avoid persistently soggy ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging, especially during establishment and hot, dry periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave room for the mature spread and shelter from drying winds. It is not automatically suitable for a confined streetside bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Offered Height\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1–2 ft. (2G)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 ft. (2G)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3–4 ft. (3G)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4–5 ft. (3G)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–6 ft. (3G)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeet describe the offered tree height; 2G and 3G indicate 2- and 3-gallon nursery containers. These are not mature dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Routine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a site with enough root and canopy space, plant at the appropriate root-flare level, and mulch the root zone without piling mulch against the trunk. Monitor moisture regularly as roots establish rather than assuming rainfall is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserve the natural form with selective pruning of dead, damaged, or poorly positioned branches as needed. A suitable planting site reduces the need for repeated size-control pruning. Use local extension guidance for timing and establishment care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainers \u0026amp; Seasonal Expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung trees can be grown in suitable containers with drainage, but long-term container care requires moisture monitoring, repotting, and protection for exposed roots in cold climates. The supplied nursery pot is not a permanent growing container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater leaf emergence is reported for Emperor I®, but it does not guarantee freedom from spring frost damage. Strong sun, heat, wind, and drought can still stress Japanese maples. Foliage color and seasonal performance depend on local conditions and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your preferred available height and make Emperor Japanese Maple a well-placed focal point in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1-2ft. (2G)","offer_id":52924745810200,"sku":"DST-JAP-EMP-12-2G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3ft. (2G)","offer_id":52924745842968,"sku":"DST-JAP-EMP-23-2G","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4ft. (3G)","offer_id":52924745875736,"sku":"DST-JAP-EMP-23-3G","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5ft. (3G)","offer_id":52924745908504,"sku":"DST-JAP-EMP-45-3G","price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6ft. 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