{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-hefner-s-red-deep-maroon-japanese-maple-live-tree-30-40-inches-tall-heat-tolerant-upright-maple-3-container-size","title":"Acer palmatum ‘Hefner’s Red’ – Deep Maroon Japanese Maple Live Tree, 30–40 Inches Tall, Heat Tolerant Upright Maple, #3 Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold color and exceptional heat tolerance to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Hefner’s Red’, one of the deepest red upright Japanese Maples available. Originally discovered as a chance seedling at Hefner’s Nursery in North Carolina, this outstanding cultivar is prized for its rich velvety maroon-red foliage that holds beautifully throughout spring and summer, even in warmer climates where many red maples struggle. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into brilliant fiery red, creating a dramatic seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its dense upright habit, strong branching structure, and remarkable sun tolerance, ‘Hefner’s Red’ is an excellent choice for specimen plantings, patios, collector gardens, and landscapes with warmer southwest exposures. Hardy, reliable, and highly ornamental, this maple delivers luxurious color and strong performance season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Hefner’s Red’ tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 30–40 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Originally grown in #3 container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Heat-tolerant deep red upright variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Hefner’s Red Japanese Maple\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Hefner’s Red’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 12–15 feet in 20 years\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright, dense, well-branched\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr\u003eSpring\/Summer Color: Deep maroon red\u003cbr\u003eFall Color: Brilliant fiery red\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e While more heat tolerant than many red Japanese maples, consistent watering during hot weather helps maintain rich foliage color and healthy growth. Mulching helps protect shallow roots and retain soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RhododendronsandMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499606732932,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_33_9b6a9774-8e83-4f87-8400-d10431190568.jpg?v=1783660438","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/acer-palmatum-hefner-s-red-deep-maroon-japanese-maple-live-tree-30-40-inches-tall-heat-tolerant-upright-maple-3-container-size","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}