Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
Common Name: Maple - Red Leaf Japanese Maple, Purple Leaf Japanese Maple
A small rounded, deciduous tree with deeply lobed dark purple-red leaves that turn fiery red in autumn. Prefers full sun to partial shade in fertile moist well drained soil.
Plant Care: It will benefit from a top dressing of fertilizer around the base of the plant and the removal of any damaged branches in spring.
Characteristics & Attributes
| Plant Type | Bloom Color | Bloom Time | Trees - Ornamental,Shade Tree |
|---|---|---|
Height | Spread | Hardiness | 6m (20ft) | 6m (20ft) | Zone 5 |
Exposure | Soil Moisture | Foilage Color | Full Sun | Moderate to regular | Red |
Soil Type | Attributes | Fertile moist well drained soil | Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
*Attracts Butterflies *Attracts Birds *Deer Resistant |