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Purple Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum multi stem

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£360.00
10% discount applied when you buy any mix of 5 or more trees.
25% discount applied when you buy any mix of 10 or more trees.

About this product

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum, known as Purple Japanese Maple, is a stunning and reliable clone of its parent, Japanese Maple, that was introduced in the late 1850s. Best grown as a low-branched bush, it emerges with deeply cut dark purple foliage in spring that turns to crimson in the autumn before leaf fall.

Our multi-stemmed Acer palmatum Atropurpureum thrives best on fertile, free-draining soils in sheltered positions away from desiccating winds and scorching sun. Dark-leaved trees provide wonderful contrast within a garden, as their colour draws our eyes from the onset. With this in mind, it is always good to plant them at the extremity of the garden to focus the view through the plants.

Mature height: 3-7m

Specifications

Common names
Purple Japanese Maple
Height of tree
3-7m
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Multi-stemmed
Foliage Colour
Red/Purple
Looks good in
Autumn, Spring
Location
Garden
Genus
Acer
Autumn Colour
Yes