Purple Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
Incredible wine-red hues
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Purple Japanese Maple Tree
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
- 'Atropurpureum' has rich purple leaves which deepen in colour from spring to summer. They hold their colour until autumn, when they turn a brilliant scarlet
- Grows to max 7.5 x 6m but can be pruned to fit any size of garden
- A small deciduous tree of bushy habit
- Perfect as a focal point or contrasted with green foliage
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Purple Japanese Maple Tree is exceptionally well-suited to pot cultivation. A 40-50cm pot is ideal. It can thrive in a pot long-term. Ensure good drainage and protect roots from freezing temperatures below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Purple Japanese Maple Tree reaches a mature height of 4 to 6 metres, with a spread of 4 to 5 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Purple Japanese Maple Tree prefers dappled shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Purple Japanese Maple Tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Purple Japanese Maple Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Purple Japanese Maple Tree should be pruned while fully dormant in winter, ideally when temperatures are below 5°C, to prevent sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is fully hardy throughout the UK with an RHS rating of H6, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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