{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-ruth-s-red-live-japanese-maple-rare-upright-red-maple-tree-dark-maroon-ornamental-acer-1-container-grown","title":"Acer palmatum ‘Ruth’s Red’ Live Japanese Maple | Rare Upright Red Maple Tree | Dark Maroon Ornamental Acer","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring bold color and dramatic elegance to your landscape with Acer palmatum ‘Ruth’s Red’, a rare upright Japanese Maple prized for its exceptionally dark maroon foliage and striking seasonal color. This ornamental tree maintains rich deep red-purple tones throughout the growing season before transforming into fiery red and deep purple shades in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts upright form and manageable size make it an outstanding focal point for patios, foundation plantings, Japanese gardens, and ornamental landscapes. ‘Ruth’s Red’ adds year-round structure and vibrant color contrast while remaining easy to maintain in a variety of garden settings. You will receive a healthy plant 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 18–24 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Grown in #1 nursery container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted Japanese 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 container-grown tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 10–12 feet\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: 6–8 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes when young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e In hotter climates, provide afternoon shade to help maintain rich foliage color and prevent summer leaf scorch. Mulching around the base helps conserve moisture and protect shallow 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":52499602735236,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_74.jpg?v=1783660248","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/acer-palmatum-ruth-s-red-live-japanese-maple-rare-upright-red-maple-tree-dark-maroon-ornamental-acer-1-container-grown","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}