Description
Easily grown in average, medium moisture soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly dappled shade. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. (Courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’
(Purple Leafed Japanese Maple)
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Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ is a small, deciduous tree prized for its deep red-purple spring foliage, which may fade to green in summer before turning brilliant red in fall. It typically grows 15–25 feet tall with an equal spread, characterized by a slow to moderate growth rate and a graceful, bushy habit
Additional information
| Common Name | Purple Leafed Japanese Maple |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 15 to 20 ft. |
| Width | 15 to 20 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Foliage Color | purplish red/burgundy |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Fall Color | Bright red |
