Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame'

Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple

cer palmatum ‘Sherwood Flame’ is a vigorous Japanese maple valued for its deep red foliage, strong upright growth, and excellent cold tolerance. Spring leaves emerge rich crimson-red, maturing to dark burgundy-red that holds well through summer, especially in partial shade.

Leaves are medium-sized with classic palmate lobes, giving the tree a bold, traditional appearance. In fall, ‘Sherwood Flame’ develops intense scarlet to fiery red color, often rivaling the best red cultivars for autumn brilliance. The habit is upright and broadly rounded, forming a well-structured small shade tree.

‘Sherwood Flame’ performs best in partial shade with well-drained, evenly moist soil and is noted for its reliability in colder climates, making it a strong choice for northern gardens.

Size



Width: 15–20 ft



Height: 20–25 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5–8



Best Uses


Specimen tree for strong red foliage



Accent or small shade tree



Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens



Larger residential landscapes



Fall color focal point

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

20-25'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Red

Soil

Clay, Dry Area, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Rough

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes

10-year height

10'

10-year width

10'