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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
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Japanese mapleTree, DeciduousFamily: Sapindaceae
- Height: 8mSpread: 10m
- Hardy
- Autumn colour
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Acer palmatum is a deciduous, woody shrub native to parts of Asia and Russia. There are many garden-worthy cultivars available, which have been bred for their leaf shapes and colours.
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a slow-growing acer, bearing deeply lobed, red-purple leaves that turn a brilliant scarlet in autumn before falling. It makes a beautiful small tree, and the deepest purple colouring results from a spot with more light, while the foliage will be greener in low light areas.
For best results, grow Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Protect it from the harshest winds, which may cause leaf scorch.
Explore other Acer varieties with red and purple leaves:
- Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaki'
- Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'
- Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'
- Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Baldsmith'
- Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Tamukeyama'
- Acer palmatum var. disssectum 'Filigree'
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Acer ‘Atropurpureum’ and wildlife
Acer ‘Atropurpureum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Acer ‘Atropurpureum’ poisonous?
Acer ‘Atropurpureum’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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