Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - spring/summer purple leaves

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - close up of spring leaves

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - young leaves in Spring

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - spring/summer purple leaves

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - close up of spring leaves

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - young leaves in Spring

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

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(Japanese Maple) Grown for its attractive foliage, Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' has deeply divided dark purple leaves which turn shades of red in autumn before falling.

A pleasant and reliable upright shrub in the short term or eventually very small garden tree, this has a elegant, branching habit once established.

Can also be grown very successfully in a large container if required.

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Grown for its attractive foliage, Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' has deeply divided dark purple leaves which turn shades of red in autumn before falling.

A pleasant and reliable small garden tree, Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' has a elegant, branching habit once established. Can also be grown very successfully in a large container if required.

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' will produce stronger autumn colours in a slightly acid soil.
Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' requires shelter from strong winter winds.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Eventually an elegant large, reasonably upright, branching shrub or very small tree.
- Height: up to 6 m (20 ft) / [up to 3 m (10 ft) after 10 years]
- Spread: 4 m (13 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Large (3m+), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Autumn Colour, Suitable for Containers, Foliage - Purple/Red

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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