Emperor I Japanese Maple — Price Comparison
Acer palmatum 'Emperor I'
2-3 ft: $61.95 to $99.95 across 2 nurseries — save up to 38% by comparing.
Quick Facts
- Hardiness Zones
- 5, 6, 7, 8
- Sun
- Part shade to full sun
- Mature Size
- 15-20 ft tall x 15-20 ft wide
- Bloom Time
- Spring (inconspicuous); foliage interest
- Type
- Deciduous tree
Current Prices
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Prices last checked: August 24, 2026
| Size | Best Price | Specials |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 ft Sale | $48.95 at Fast Growing Trees | |
| 2-3 ft Sale | $61.95 at Fast Growing Trees | |
| 3-4 ft Sale | $77.95 at Fast Growing Trees | |
| 4-5 ft Sale | $94.95 at Fast Growing Trees |
| Retailer | 5 Gallon | 1-2 ft | 2-3 ft | 3-4 ft | 4-5 ft | 5-6 ft | In Stock | Shipping | Last Checked | Specials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Growing Trees | — | $48.95 $74.95 | $61.95 $75.95 | $77.95 $93.95 | $94.95 $114.95 | — | In Stock | Free over $99 | Aug 24 | |
| PlantingTree | — | $48.95 | $99.95 | $114.95 | $124.95 | $164.95 Sold out | In Stock | Free over $119 | Aug 24 | — |
| Nature Hills Nursery | $228.11 Sold out | — | — | — | — | — | Sold Out | Free over $139 | Aug 24 | — |
Prices are checked daily and may not reflect real-time changes. Always verify the final price at the retailer's site before purchasing.
When to Buy & Plant Emperor I Japanese Maple
Price Seasonality
● Cheap
● Average
● Expensive
Best time to buy: October-November
Most expensive: March-April
Spring demand drives prices up 20-30%. Fall is ideal for buying. Bare-root options in late winter offer the deepest discounts.
Pro tip: Fall planting gives roots 4-5 months to establish before summer stress. Best value is bare-root in February.
Planting Season by Zone
| Zone | Spring Planting | Fall Planting |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 5 | Apr-May | Sep-Oct |
| Zone 6 | Mar-May | Sep-Nov |
| Zone 7 | Mar-Apr | Oct-Nov |
| Zone 8 | Feb-Apr | Oct-Dec |