Growing Conditions & Care:

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade is recommended to prevent leaf scorch.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil that is rich in organic matter.
• Watering: Requires consistent moisture, particularly during dry spells.
• Pruning: Low maintenance, but light pruning in winter or early spring can help maintain its shape.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring
• Size: Slow to moderate growing, reaching a mature height and width of 4–6 meters (15–20 feet).
• Habit: Upright and rounded with a spreading crown, often featuring low branching.
• Leaves: Deeply lobed, 5-7 lobed palmate leaves.
• Bark: Reddish-purple to dark crimson bark, adding winter interest.
• Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.

Uses In The Garden:

Due to its compact size and vibrant color, ‘Bloodgood’ is ideal for use as a specimen tree in small to large gardens, courtyards, or in pots. It is often used to add structural color to mixed borders.