Hardiness
Zone 6
Discover the plant
Japanese Maple 'Red Spider'
FamilySapindaceae
Acer palmatum 'Red Spider' is a distinctive Japanese maple, renowned for its intricately cut, star-shaped foliage in deep red to purple hues. Its elegant, airy, spidery appearance evokes a fine web, creating a dramatic visual effect in the garden. Compact and graceful, this cultivar is ideal for small spaces, Zen gardens, or container gardens. Its intense color and light-loving habit make it a popular choice for adding an artistic and sophisticated touch to any landscape.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended - use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorRed
Foliage colorRed
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingFruiting is not very ornamental.
Maximum height2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Maximum width1.8 m (6 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 6
Minimum temperature'-28°C
