Acer palmatum ‘Blackbeard’s gold’ is a great red upright Japanese maple that emerges bright red in the spring before turning quite dark. As summer arrives, the foliage turns dark, olive green. ‘Blackbeard’s gold’ really shows out in the fall when the leaves turn a bright golden yellow. ‘Blackbeard’s gold’ is a strong, vigorous grower that handles the southern heat very well.

10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 6-8 feet