The 'Bloodgood' is a popular variety that is prized for its deep, burgundy-red foliage that turns vibrant scarlet-red in the fall. It has an upright, open growth habit and will reach 15-25' tall and 15-20' wide at maturity. Its reddish-black bark is displayed in the winter after foliage has disappeared.
The 'Nuresagi' grows 10-20' tall and 10-15' wide at its full life span, but will most likely stay 8-10' tall and 6-8' wide in the first 10 years of its life. It is faster growing than other Japanese maple varieties and will grow best in organically rich, moist, but well-draining soil. Deep purple-red leaves are this variety's most striking feature, with leaves turning a rich crimson color in the fall.
