Acer palmatum 'ATROPURPUREUM'
Acer palmatum 'ATROPURPUREUM'
Japanese maple
Japanese maple
| SIZE/TYPE | taller shrub |
|---|---|
| small tree | |
| USUAL HEIGHT | 3-6m |
| USUAL WIDTH | 3-4m |
| LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
| COLOUR OF LEAVES |
 burgundy red |
| FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
| LOCATION | full to partial sun |
| SOIL TYPE | acidic (peaty) |
| SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | evenly moist (dislikes drought) |
| USDA zone (lowest) | 5 (down to -29°C) |
| WINTER PROTECTION | |
| FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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| FOR ZONE 7 |
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| BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Deciduous broadleaf |
Japanese maples are the „créme de la créme“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend to let is form its own shape.
Atropurpureum is a famous and commonly used variety with deeply lobed, red-purple leaves that turn bright red and orange in autumn. They have 5 tips. It forms a multi-stemmed shrub with widely spread branches. It grows slowly and is suitable as a specimen in any garden, not just a Japanese style garden.
It is an easy-care, hardy plant, which does not need much maintenance. It does well in full sun, too. It requires slightly acidic, semi-fertile, moist soil to establish extensive root system. Young plants need mulching for winter. Fully hardy to USDA zone 5b (about -28°C).
Last update 31-12-2007
Atropurpureum is a famous and commonly used variety with deeply lobed, red-purple leaves that turn bright red and orange in autumn. They have 5 tips. It forms a multi-stemmed shrub with widely spread branches. It grows slowly and is suitable as a specimen in any garden, not just a Japanese style garden.
It is an easy-care, hardy plant, which does not need much maintenance. It does well in full sun, too. It requires slightly acidic, semi-fertile, moist soil to establish extensive root system. Young plants need mulching for winter. Fully hardy to USDA zone 5b (about -28°C).
Last update 31-12-2007
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