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Red Emperor Maple
Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'
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4 UK retailers
Prices below — pot sizes not stated, so not ranked
Red Emperor Maple is a attractive deciduous tree reaching about 4m tall. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 4.0m tall × 3.0m wide
Wildlife
🐝 Seeds for birds, autumn insect habitat
Compare Prices
Prices from 4 retailers
Prices last checked: 21 Oct 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Frank P Matthews | £84.00Checked 21 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Frank P MatthewsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Larch Cottage Nurseries Delivery charge varies | £99.00Checked 24 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Larch Cottage NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £72.00Checked 25 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | £159.99Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Frank P Matthews
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Larch Cottage Nurseries
Delivery charge varies
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Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
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Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
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Prices last checked: 21 Oct 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Red Emperor Maple is a attractive deciduous tree reaching about 4m tall. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Latin Name
Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
Mature Height
4.0m
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Red Emperor Maple online in the UK?
You can buy Red Emperor Maple from 4 UK nurseries including Paramount Plants, Frank P Matthews, Larch Cottage Nurseries. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Red Emperor Maple?
The scientific name for Red Emperor Maple is Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'.
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