Japanese Maple, Hefner's Red

Acer palmatum

$599.99

Outdoor Plant Size

Back for the 2026 season.

Hefner's Red Select Japanese Maple is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It has attractive burgundy foliage with hints of purple which emerges scarlet in spring. The lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding red in the fall. The rough gray bark and red branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Mature Height: 15' - 20'

Mature Spread: 15 - 20'

Sunlight Exposure: Partial

Water Needs: Moderate

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

Plant Profile

Japanese Maple, Hefner's Red

Sunlight Exposure

Partial

Water Needs

Moderate

Landscape Use

Accent

Growth Rate

Slow

Growth Shape

Upright

Flowering Season

Spring

Foliage Color

Red

Pest + Disease Resistance

No Resistance

Pollinator + Wildlife Support

None

Season of Interest

Fall

Fall Color

Red-Burgundy

Garden Performance & Beauty

None

Environmental Tolerances

Cold Tolerant, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant

Winter Foliage

Deciduous

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