{"title":"Acers","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Maples (Acers) are small deciduous trees known for their graceful habit and spectacular autumn colour, and unusual leaf shapes.  Varieties with the name 'palmatum' have leaves that are hand-like shaped and varieties of the dissectum family have fine, deeply cut foliage with an almost feathery appearance.  Acers are native to Japan and China and have a beautiful dome like growth habit when mature, perfect for that special spot in the garden or container.  \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-bloodgood-japanese-maple","title":"Acer palmatum Bloodgood Japanese Maple","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOne of the best purple leafed Japanese Maples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFoliage turns bright crimson or blood red in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupplied 40-50cm tall 5 Litre pot grown, ready to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePrice includes VAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcer palmatum Bloodgood is considered one of the best purple leafed Japanese Maples.  It has a superb opulent red \/ purple colour that jackets its delicate lobed leaves in the spring holding throughout the summer months.  Autumn will bring a spectacular show of bright crimson or blood red colours that give this maple its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere to Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a slightly sheltered position, moist, well-draining neutral to acid soils.  Avoid planting in heavy waterlogged areas.  Acer palmatum Bloodgood is ideal for any garden and will stand out in an upright growing habit.  It will reach an approximate height and spread of 5mx4m in about 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725013877072,"sku":"ApB-PG-40\/60-C5","price":35.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/ACER-BLOODGOOD2.jpg?v=1752951473"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/collections\/ACER_20ORANGELEOA.jpg?v=1753803856","url":"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/collections\/acers.oembed","provider":"ScotPlants Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}