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Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ or ‘Purple Japanese Maple’

Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ — Emerald, VIC — Emerald Gardens Nursery

Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’

A great grafted variety of Japanese Maple. A nice, rounded small tree for any garden with year-round interest and colour.

Height

3 m

Width

3 m


Foliage

  • A very attractive maple with typical five-lobed maple leaves. 
  • The new leaves are a rich crimson-red in spring, turning to bronze-green in summer and finally a bright crimson-red in autumn.

Usage

  • A great feature tree for small gardens, forests, groups or mass planting. 
  • Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting. 
  • Can also be planted in large containers.

Comments

  • Grow in full sun to part shade. 
  • Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds. 
  • Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.


All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

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