Japanese Maple 'Atropurpureum', Acer palmatum 'Blood Leaf'
Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ is a small deciduous tree of bushy habit with rich purple leaves in the spring, becoming deeper in summer. The delicate foliage holds its color throughout summer and turns brilliant scarlet in the fall. Each leaf is divided into 5-7 lobes, moderately deeply divided lobes. Vigorous, this upright maple tree stands out in the landscape and is suitable as a focal point or the perfect foil for a mass of green in the landscape.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
Genus | Acer |
Common names | Maple, Japanese Maple |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
Spread | 20' (6.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
Genus | Acer |
Common names | Maple, Japanese Maple |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
Spread | 20' (6.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden |
How many Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ (Japanese Maple) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ (Japanese Maple) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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