Acer Palmatum 'Ed Wood'

Ed Wood Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Ed Wood’ is a refined, dark-leaved Japanese maple selected for its excellent cold hardiness and strong color retention. Spring foliage emerges deep maroon to burgundy, maturing to a rich, dark red-purple that holds well through summer, even in cooler climates. Leaves are medium-sized with classic palmate form, giving the tree a clean, elegant look.

In fall, ‘Ed Wood’ lights up with bright crimson to scarlet-red color, providing reliable autumn interest. The growth habit is upright and rounded, forming a well-balanced small tree with good structure.

Size



Height: 12–15 ft



Width: 10–12 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4–8
(Notably more cold-hardy than many red Japanese maples; excellent choice for northern gardens)



Best Use



Specimen tree



Accent near patios or entryways



Cold-climate Japanese maple collections

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple

Height

15'

Width

10-12'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Amaranth, Olive Drab

Fall color

Amaranth, Orange, Vanilla

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Normal

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

6'

10-year width

10'