Acer palmatum atropurpureum – Red/Purple Leaf Japanese Maple (upright)

Description

Acer Palmatum atropurpureum -red/purple Japanese maple (upright)

HEIGHT: 4.0m

 WIDTH: 3.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Upright, vase shaped when young

FOLIAGE: Five-lobed, rich crimson-red new leaves in spring, turning to bronze-green in summer, and then finally to rich crimson-red in autumn.

 FLOWERS and FRUIT: Flowers inconspicuous

 BARK: Greyish-purple

 GROWTH RATE: 

 DESCRIPTION: A small, dense tree with excellent year-round colour. Magnificent bronze-purple foliage is combined with a good shape and a useful size to make an attractive specimen tree for a protected area in the landscape.

 LANDSCAPE USES: Feature, Japanese garden, shady areas

 TOLERANCES: Should not be planted in exposed areas where hot summer winds may stress the tree. Leaves may suffer scorch in very hot sun.

 TREE CARE: Keep well watered during summer months to prevent leaf scorch