Maple - Japanese BloodgoodA Classic Red Japanese Maple with Rich Color and Reliable Performance The Bloodgood Japanese Maple is one of the most popular and dependable red Japanese maples, valued for its deep burgundy foliage and excellent heat tolerance. Leaves emerge a rich red in spring, hold their color well through summer, and finish with brilliant crimson tones in fall. With its strong branching structure and broad, rounded canopy, Bloodgood makes a stunning focal point