ACER palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Commonly known as Blood-leaf Japanese maple

Purple Japanese maple, brilliant red in autumn

Small

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£35.00 each

Large

Pot size - 5 to 7.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£70.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close

Good to know
Ultimate height and spread reached in 10-20 years.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan.
Deciduous
Patio / pot plants
Fully hardy
Purple
Palmate
Height
6m (20ft)
Spread
5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub
Inconspicuous flowers in spring. Winged fruits in autumn
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

Late autumn to midwinter
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Partial shade
Shelter from cold winds and late frosts