Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Prefers partial shade to protect delicate foliage from scorching in strong midday sun, especially in hotter areas. In cooler regions, it can tolerate more sun.

• Soil Preferences: Thrives in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged ground.

• pH Range: Slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 5.5–7.0) are ideal for vibrant leaf colour.

• Moisture Needs: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Avoid letting the soil completely dry out.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn, when temperatures are mild and the soil is workable.

• Spacing: Allow at least 2–3 metres from other trees or large shrubs to give the canopy room to spread naturally.

• Positioning Tips: Perfect for sheltered borders, courtyards, or woodland gardens. Looks stunning as a feature tree in a lawn or large container.

• Shelter Needs: Protect from strong winds, which can damage young branches and scorch leaves.

• Container Growing: Can be grown in large pots with a loam-based compost; ensure good drainage and consistent moisture.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in summer.

  • Container-grown trees will need more frequent watering to prevent drying out.

• Feeding: Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring to support healthy growth. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds that encourage soft, weak shoots.

• Pruning:

  • Minimal pruning required—remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.

  • Avoid heavy pruning as it can spoil the tree’s graceful shape.

• Mulching: Apply a layer of compost or leaf mould in spring to conserve moisture and improve soil quality, keeping mulch away from the trunk base.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally trouble-free, but may occasionally suffer from aphids or verticillium wilt. Remove affected growth promptly.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy, but young trees benefit from wind protection in exposed areas. Container-grown plants may need extra insulation around the pot in severe frost.

• Leaf Care: Protect from excessive afternoon sun and hot, dry winds to prevent leaf scorch, especially during heatwaves.

Ornamental Features, Seasonal Interest, and Garden Uses

• Foliage: Deeply lobed, rich purple-red leaves hold their colour well through summer, turning bright crimson in autumn.

• Flowers: Small, reddish-purple flowers appear in spring, adding subtle seasonal interest before leaves fully develop.

• Form: Graceful, rounded habit with finely textured foliage, creating a soft, elegant silhouette in the garden.

• Wildlife Benefits: Provides shelter for small birds and attracts some beneficial insects.

• Ornamental Value: Excellent focal point tree for small to medium gardens; its striking foliage colour offers contrast to green and silver-leaved plants.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Works beautifully in Japanese- or Oriental-style gardens.

  • Adds structure and colour in mixed borders.

  • Perfect as a specimen tree in lawns or gravel gardens.

  • Ideal for container displays on patios and courtyards.

• Growth and Size: Medium-sized deciduous tree, reaching 4–6 metres in height with a similar spread over time.

• Longevity: Long-lived when cared for properly, with some specimens thriving for decades.

• Seasonal Appeal: Offers year-round interest—emerging spring leaves, summer richness, fiery autumn colour, and attractive branching in winter.

• Size
  60-80 CM C6.5

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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