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Acer palmatum 'Hubb's Red Willow'
Hubb's Red Willow Japanese maple
Long, narrow leaf lobes create a willow-like texture on this burgundy Japanese maple. Its young outline is upright and vase shaped, becoming more rounded with age. Rich summer foliage is followed by orange and red autumn color, combining a delicate appearance with a clearly defined small-tree habit.
At a glance
- Sun
- Sun; shelter from extreme heat
- Size
- Height: 6–8 ft in 10 years · Width: 5–6 ft in 10 years
- Water
- Evenly moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA 5–9
Sizes & prices
- #7Hubbs Red Willow Japaense Maple$224.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Landscape use & tree form
- Use
- Ornamental specimen
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Form
- Vase-shaped when young, rounded with age
- Growth rate
- Vigorous when young; slows with age
Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Mild resistance reported for Japanese maple; protect young trees.
- Drought
- Poor tolerance; dry soil can scorch leaves.
- Wet soil
- Needs drainage; avoid waterlogged soil.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Seasonal interest
- Fall color
- Red
Growing & care
- Soil
- Humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist but freely draining soil; avoid saturated planting pockets.
- Pruning
- Keep pruning minimal and preserve the natural branching. Remove dead or crossing shoots; make small corrective cuts after full leaf expansion to limit sap bleeding. Cut back to a well-placed side branch, without leaving stubs.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
Iowa State University Extension
Photo: Mark Bolin / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 2.0
Image notes: Nursery-grown Hubb’s Red Willow Japanese maples; not current Reminiscent stock. Photo: Mark Bolin / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.