Emperor I Maple Tree Size:1 gallon 36-46” Winter Orange

Winter Orange

with the leaves turning to a chartreuse green in the spring and summer

Can handle some sun but likes mostly shade

Mendocino Sunrise has newly emerging leaves which are yellow sometimes edged with red

and is perhaps less susceptible to powdery mildew

Emperor I Maple Tree Size:1 gallon 36-46” Winter OrangeEmperor I (aka Red Emperor I) is a cultivar developed from a seedling of Bloodgood. Red Emperor is considered to be superior over Bloodgood with more brilliant red color throughout the growing season. Emperor I leafs out about a week later than Bloodgood in the spring, so its not as frost susceptible early in the season. More tolerant of heat than Bloodgood. Bright red fall color. Upright growing 20 feet. Full sun, partial shade