Acer palmatum ‘Whitney Red’ Upright Red Japanese Maple Live Tree 30–40 Inches Tall Cold Hardy Ornamental Maple

Add dependable beauty and classic red foliage to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Whitney Red’, a cold-hardy upright Japanese Maple prized for its strong growth, excellent leaf retention, and vivid autumn color. Originally discovered as a chance seedling at Whitney Gardens in Washington State, this standout cultivar has become highly valued for maintaining its foliage later into the season than many other red upright maples.

Featuring bold full amoenum-style leaves and a balanced upright growth habit, ‘Whitney Red’ provides elegant structure and rich color from spring through fall. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season before transforming into brilliant bright red autumn color that lights up the landscape.

Hardy, vigorous, and adaptable, this beautiful ornamental maple is perfect for specimen plantings, patios, Japanese-inspired gardens, and collector landscapes. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

Product Details

• 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Whitney Red’ tree
• Height: approximately 30–40 inches tall
• Originally grown in #3 container
• Shipped wrapped for moisture retention
• Does not ship with container
• Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Whitney Red Japanese Maple
• Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Whitney Red’
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; maintain even moisture during establishment
• Mature Height: Approximately 10 feet in 15 years
• Growth Habit: Upright and balanced
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Leaf Type: Full amoenum
• Seasonal Color: Red foliage with bright red fall color
• Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and ornamental containers

Care Tip

Morning sun with protection from intense afternoon heat in warmer climates helps maintain healthy foliage and vibrant color. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and protect roots.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You 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.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.