Acer palmatum - Atropurpureum Purple Japanese Maple Tree is a small, dense tree with excellent year-round colour. Magnificent bronze-purple foliage is combined with a good shape and a useful size to make an attractive specimen tree for a protected area in the landscape.

Height: 3.5 metres.

Width: 3 metres.

Growth rate: Acer palmatum - Atropurpureum Purple Japanese Maple Tree has a slow to moderate growth rate.

Form: Densely rounded at maturity. Faster growing when young.

Foliage: Five-lobed, rich crimson-red new leaves in spring, turning to bronze-green in summer

Flower:  small, insignifican yellow flower

Autumn colour: Rich crimson-red.

Tolerances: Adaptable to a range of soil types once established, but prefers a moist, well drained soil. Should not be planted in exposed areas where hot summer winds may stress the tree. Acer palmatum - Atropurpureum Purple Japanese Maple Tree's leaves may suffer scorch in very hot sun.

Landscape use: Specimen tree, small gardens, driveways and avenues

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