Japanese Maple ' Hefner's Red ' against a metallic wall

Japanese Maple ' Hefner's Red ' Grafted

$60.00

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There are red maples that blush briefly in spring and then fade into summer green. ‘Hefner’s Red’ was selected because it refuses to do that. It keeps its color — not neon, not garish, but a steady deep red that holds through heat better than most upright Japanese maples.

New leaves emerge clear crimson in spring, thin enough to glow when sunlight passes through them. By summer the foliage settles into rich burgundy-maroon, remaining noticeably red even in warm climates where many varieties bronze or wash out. Autumn deepens the display again into scarlet tones before leaf drop.

The tree grows upright with a rounded canopy, neither narrow nor sprawling. It becomes a true small landscape tree — large enough to anchor a planting bed or front yard, yet still suited to residential lots and courtyards.

Mature Size
12–15 ft. tall
10–12 ft. wide

Growth Rate
Moderate

Light Requirements
Morning sun with afternoon shade in hot climates
Handles more sun than many red Japanese maples once established

Soil
Moist, well-drained soil with organic matter
Prefers slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5)

Watering
Regular watering during establishment
Maintain even moisture but avoid wet, poorly drained sites

Cold Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9

Landscape Uses

Front yard specimen tree
Accent for garden beds
Patio and courtyard shade
Focal planting near entryways

Minimal pruning required. Remove only dead or crossing branches in late winter. Placement matters more than shaping — the tree naturally forms a balanced canopy if given room.

Plant it where afternoon light filters through the leaves. When backlit, the foliage shows why this cultivar was kept and named: a steady red presence in a season when gardens often turn simply green.

DISCLAIMER - WE ADVISE THAT THE BEST TIME TO SHIP IS FROM OCTOBER TO MAY. SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THAT TIME PERIOD CAN BE EXTREMELY STRESSFUL TO ANY LIVING PLANT. ON MOST OCCASIONS, PLANTS WILL SURVIVE THAT STRESS AND GO ON TO THRIVE. HOWEVER, OCCASIONALLY SOME WILL PERISH. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE TREES THAT WE DON’T PLANT, SO ONLINE SALES ARE AS IS. WE DO NOT SHIP TREES IN CONTAINERS/POTS AS TO AVOID EXCESSIVE SHIPPING CHARGES. WE SECURE TREE ROOTS IN LARGE PLASTIC BAGS PACKED WITH WET MEDIUM. IF YOU WISH TO SPECIFY A SHIP DATE, PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE WITH YOUR ORDER. OTHER WISE IT WILL SHIP AS SOON AS WERE ABLE. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CANCELLATIONS ONCE AN ORDER IS PLACED. PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ORDERING. SHIPPING TO ALASKA AND HAWAII IS EXTRA. OUR SHIPPING TIMEFRAME IS AN ESTIMATE NOT A GUARANTEE AS WE ARE AFFECTED BY WEATHER EVENTS, STAFFING ETC. Japanese Maple Hefner's Red grafted cultivar tree ready for dale. This is approximately 3-4' high. Hefner's Red was found as a chance Japanese Maple seedling by Hefner's Nursery in North Carolina, Hefner's Red is a red upright Japanese maple has proven its heat tolerance by holding this deep maroon color from the spring through the summer and into the early fall before turning to a brighter fiery red in the late autumn. The shape of Hefner's Red is upright and dense. 'Hefner's Red' performs this amazing feat even in the deep south. Hefners Red Japanese maple will reach 12-15 ft in 20 years. Hefner's Red is an excellent Japanese maple to provide color in the garden, even in a southwest exposure planting in the yard. Because of the deep maroon color, Hefners Red provides as a great accent in any landscape. Hefner's Red Japanese maple is also an excellent heat tolerant tree to be used as a focal point planting. If you are looking for one the deepest red Japanese maple selections on the market, 'Hefner's Red' is maple for you. This will grow in zones 5-9. Like us on Facebook at Eastwoods Organics & Nursery in Guilford CT. Thanks for looking