Why Plant Ruby Ridge Japanese Maple?
Ruby Ridge is chosen for compact size and dependable red color. The foliage emerges and holds in deep ruby tones, creating consistent contrast against green shrubs and evergreens all season long. The habit is naturally rounded and dense, making it easy to place in smaller landscapes where you want a refined focal point without a tree that grows too tall or too wide too quickly.
As temperatures cool, the canopy intensifies into ruby red and burgundy, giving you a strong fall finish that feels rich and saturated rather than washed out. It’s an excellent option when you want a red Japanese maple that stays manageable, looks polished, and delivers season after season.
How to use Ruby Ridge Japanese Maple in the landscape?
Plant it as a focal point near an entry, patio, or main window view where the red foliage can anchor the design and be enjoyed up close. It works especially well in part shade, where the leaf color stays richer and the canopy remains clean through summer. Pair it with deep green evergreens to create crisp contrast, and keep nearby plants simple in texture so the rounded form remains clear. Use warm-toned stone, brick, or mulch nearby to complement the ruby red and burgundy fall color and create a cohesive seasonal palette.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
