Japanese maple. A large tree with deeply lobed red-purple leaves turning bright red in autumn. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Acer palmatum f. atropurpureum
A large tree with deeply lobed red-purple leaves turning bright red in autumn.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Acer |
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Species | palmatum |
Varietry | f. atropurpureum |
Common Name | Japanese maple |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 10m |
Family | |
Spread | 10m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | red |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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