{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-ruth-s-red-dark-red-japanese-maple-live-tree-30-35-inches-tall-rich-maroon-foliage-upright-ornamental-maple-3-container-size","title":"Acer palmatum ‘Ruth’s Red’ – Dark Red Japanese Maple Live Tree | 30–35 Inches Tall | #3 Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold color and dramatic elegance to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Ruth’s Red’, one of the darkest and most striking Japanese Maples available. Originally grown in a #3 container and carefully shipped wrapped for moisture retention, this upright ornamental maple is prized for its rich maroon foliage that creates a sophisticated focal point throughout the growing season. As autumn arrives, the leaves transform into glowing fiery red and deep purple tones, delivering a spectacular seasonal display. With its graceful upright habit and manageable mature size, ‘Ruth’s Red’ is perfect for patios, collector gardens, ornamental landscapes, and Japanese-inspired plantings. Hardy, elegant, and highly ornamental, this maple adds year-round beauty and structure to any outdoor space. 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 ‘Ruth’s Red’ tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 30–35 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Originally grown in #3 container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped wrapped for moisture retention\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Does not ship with container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Ruth’s Red Japanese Maple\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Ruth’s Red’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Moist, well-draining slightly acidic soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 10–12 feet in 15 years\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr\u003eSummer Color: Deep maroon red\u003cbr\u003eFall Color: Fiery red to deep purple\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with some afternoon shade in hotter climates helps preserve the rich foliage color and protects leaves from summer scorch. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and support 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":52499607486596,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_10_b0b934f9-ac22-4520-a93f-997bcc2c3905.jpg?v=1783660482","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/acer-palmatum-ruth-s-red-dark-red-japanese-maple-live-tree-30-35-inches-tall-rich-maroon-foliage-upright-ornamental-maple-3-container-size","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}