Bloodgood Japanese Maple - Acer palatum 'Bloodgood' Zones: 5 to 8 Mature Height: 20 feet Mature Spread: 10 feet Bloodgood is one of the most popular and widely available red Japanese maples. For a good reason...it is hardy and reliable for it's deep black-red color which holds well through summer. Bloodgood is a great Acer plamatum for the landscape with upright growth to 20 feet. Fall color is crimson. Full sun, partial shade.