A handsome tree with dark green leaves and red beneath. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers April. Fruits August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Atropurpureum’
A handsome tree with dark green leaves and red beneath
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | pseudoplatanus |
| Varietry | 'Atropurpureum' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August, September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus, Coral spot |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie |
| Propagation | Grafting |
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