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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpurem'
Medium, rounded, deciduous tree with dense, arching branching. Very dark red, almost black-red leaves. Red flowers bloom in pendant racemes in spring. Flowers give way to winged samaras. Excellent brilliant scarlet red Autumn colour. Hardy to cold, though needs a sheltered site with good soil to reach it's full potential. An elegant graceful tree, ideal for a courtyard, or in a woodland garden.
Genus
Acer
Species
palmatum
Cultivar
'Atropurpurem'
Common name
Purple Japanese Maple
Family name
Aceraceae
Place of origin
Japan
DETAILS
Height
8 m
Width
8 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 6.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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