Botanical Name:
Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum
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Common Name:
Red Japanese Maple
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Red Japanese Maple
Acer
Palmatum Atropurpureum
A strikingly popular plant, the elegant Red Japanese
Maple has serrated and mildly lobed reddish purple leaves on cascading, somewhat
contorted branches. Adding to it's many characteristics, the Red Japanese
Maple's foliage flushes out of dormancy in Spring a deep burgundy and sometimes
fades to a reddish green in the heat of the summer sun. Makes for a very
entertaining specimen in the landscape. Japanese Maple has also been grown
successfully in containers, and is a favorite for bonsai.
Red Japanese Maple tree matures to a height of
15'-25' with a spread up to 25'. Prefers a fertile, well drained site with
neutral to slightly acidic soil (pH 6.5-7). Markedly disease and pest resistant,
you'll spend your time enjoying this tree instead of maintaining it.
Zones 5-9
Zone Chart Full Sun-Light Shade
Red Japanese Maple
Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum
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