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ACER palmatum dissectum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum'
Commonly known as Cut-leaf maple
Purple cut leaf maple
Plant Details
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
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Place of originChina, Korea, Japan
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Deciduous7- to 11- lobed leaves, deeply and finely cut
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Fully hardy
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Height2m (6ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightMound- forming with arching shoots.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size2m (6ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunShelter from cold winds and late frosts.Partial shade
Acers - Care Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs - Care Guide
- How to plant/move a shrub
- How to plant/move a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fertisiling shrubs - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Mulching - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Taking semi-ripe cuttings -Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-sown seedlings - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Trimming a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
- When is the right time to collect seeds?
- When are seeds actually ripe and ready for collection?
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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds