Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
Purple Japanese Maple

Description:

Small slow growing deciduous feature tree, spreading rounded canopy with bright red to purple foliage in Spring turning greener in Summer, bright red to scarlet in Autumn, well draining soil, cool sunny position. Typical size 5-6m x 4-6m

Comments:

'Acer' meaning sharp in Latin therefore being used to make spears in Ancient Roman times. Avoid pruning for best form.

Substitutes:
these are plants that could be substituted if your preferred species is unavailable

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