{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-red-baron-upright-red-japanese-maple-live-tree-25-35-inches-tall-burgundy-to-purple-fall-color-3-container-size","title":"Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’ Upright Red Japanese Maple Tree | 25–35 Inches | #3 Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring dramatic seasonal color and elegant structure to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’, a striking upright Japanese Maple prized for its ever-changing foliage display. Originally grown in a #3 container and carefully packaged for safe shipping, ‘Red Baron’ emerges in spring with rich deep burgundy foliage that creates an eye-catching focal point in any garden. As summer progresses, the leaves transition into layered green tones accented with copper and orange overtones, adding warmth and visual depth. In autumn, the tree intensifies once again with brilliant shades of purple and rich fall color that make it a standout ornamental specimen. With its upright growth habit and graceful branching, ‘Red Baron’ is perfect for patios, collector gardens, ornamental landscapes, and Japanese-inspired plantings. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’ tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 25–35 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Originally grown in #3 container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Upright red foliage variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Red Baron Japanese Maple\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Red Baron’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 8–12 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr\u003eSpring Color: Deep burgundy red\u003cbr\u003eSummer Color: Green with copper-orange overtones\u003cbr\u003eFall Color: Rich purple and crimson shades\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 Care Tip: Morning sun with some afternoon shade in hotter climates helps preserve foliage quality and vibrant seasonal color transitions. Mulching helps maintain consistent moisture and healthy roots.\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":52499607388292,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_13_6f04316a-07a4-41f3-95bb-c7fd1774ef66.jpg?v=1783660475","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/acer-palmatum-red-baron-upright-red-japanese-maple-live-tree-25-35-inches-tall-burgundy-to-purple-fall-color-3-container-size","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}