Acer palmatum ‘Redwine’ – A Stunning Japanese Maple with Vibrant Red Foliage
Acer palmatum ‘Redwine’ is a striking Japanese Maple celebrated for its deep wine-red foliage that transforms the garden into a spectacle of colour throughout the year. Its elegant, finely lobed leaves emerge a rich red in spring, intensifying throughout summer before turning to a brilliant scarlet in autumn. With a compact, upright form, this variety is perfect for adding bold colour and structure to small gardens, containers, and mixed borders.
Why Grow Acer palmatum ‘Redwine’?
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Intense Red Foliage – Bright wine-red leaves in spring and summer, with fiery red tones in autumn.
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Compact, Upright Form – An elegant addition to smaller spaces and containers.
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Year-Round Interest – Beautiful colour changes through the seasons, making it a standout focal point.
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Hardy & Low Maintenance – A resilient and easy-to-grow variety that thrives with minimal care
Height of Plant
Acer palmatum ‘Redwine’ grows to a height of 1.8–2.4 meters, forming a neat, upright shape with arching branches.
Where to Site Your Acer palmatum ‘Redwine’
This vibrant Japanese Maple thrives in partial shade to full sun, preferring moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It’s perfect for small gardens, courtyard planting, mixed borders, and containers. Pair it with ferns, hostas, dwarf conifers, and hydrangeas for a contrasting and complementary planting scheme.
How to Grow and Care for Your Acer palmatum ‘Redwine’
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Soil – Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light – Best in partial shade, though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.
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Watering – Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.
Maintenance:
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Mulching – Apply mulch in spring to retain moisture and protect roots from heat.
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Pruning – Minimal pruning required; remove any dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.
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Protection from Harsh Sun – Afternoon shade can help prevent leaf scorch in warmer climates.
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Winter Care – Protect younger plants from strong winds, especially in exposed areas.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Acer palmatum ‘Redwine’ pairs beautifully with Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra), hydrangeas, dwarf conifers, and spring bulbs, creating a stunning contrast of colour and texture. For a dramatic effect, plant alongside silver-foliaged plants or deep green evergreens.
With its bold red foliage, compact size, and year-round interest, Acer palmatum ‘Redwine’ is an outstanding choice for gardeners looking to make a statement in small spaces. Whether used as a feature plant in a border, a container specimen, or a focal point in a Japanese garden, it offers elegance and beauty in every season.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
