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Plant details
A round-headed tree with deeply lobed, red-purple leaves that turn a brilliant red in autumn. Like other Japanese maples, it needs a sunny or partially shaded spot which is protected from cold winds. The soil should be moist but well-drained. It is suitable for growing in a large container, using John Innes No 3 compost, but must be kept well-watered.
Family: Aceraceae
Genus: Acer
Species: palmatum
Cultivar: Atropurpureum
Plant type: Deciduous tree
Flower colour: Purple
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Autumn colour
Sun exposure: Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 800cm
Spread: 1000cm
Flowering period: April to May
Reader reviews
shearnejohn
I have potted jasmin in my court yard. They are 5 y old . I have repotted as the roots were cramped. do not get much sun. They used to flower but no longer. Red type shoots but no flowers. They are 7 ft high. Help
many thanks
John
dizzybare
Help!!
I have one of these in a pot. Been there several years quite happy growing nicely.
This year moved to the border (still in pot and not dug in) due to revamp of garden.
Plant has / is turning green leaved!!
Do I
remove these one by one or
by the branch or
leave alone
Thanks
magicblacksmith
Hello, it would appear that the maple is undergoing reversion which basically means that it is reverting back to a non variegated state like a standard Acer Palmatum. There are various actions you can take which tend to involve pruning off the green leaves. Do some research on reversion remedies first.
staffywalker
I have just joined Gardener's World and was interested in dizzybare's problem, but cannot find the answer anywhere. What am I doing wrong?
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