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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Common name: Purple Japanese Maple

Vibrant purple, red foliage highlights those shady garden spots

-15 to -20°C

Good for Pollinators

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14cm Pots

	1 for £18.00	just £18.00 each
	3 for £38.00	just £12.67 each
	5 for £58.00	just £11.60 each

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9cm Pots

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	3 for £24.00	just £8.00 each
	5 for £36.00	just £7.20 each

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Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ also known as the magnificent red Japanese Maple, is a gorgeous perfectly formed small garden tree, which fills your garden with an air of class and opulence; bearing deeply lobed, red-purple leaves which turn a brilliant scarlet in autumn before falling. Acers are rich with symbolism in Japanese culture and feature prominently in peaceful Zen gardens. In Japan, autumn is welcomed in a festival known as ‘momiji-gari’ or ‘maple tree viewing’ which celebrates Acers in all their autumnal splendour. You too can capture this awe-inspiring beauty and sense of tranquillity in your own garden. This Japanese Maple can eventually reach a height and spread of up to 8m, though its slow growth habit means it can still be planted in a large container or more confined space. This Acer prefers a sheltered position in light shade and thrives on moist but well-drained soil with a mildly acidic or neutral pH. Full sun is tolerated if the soil remains moist. Acers are hardy with an RHS hardiness rating of H6. Acers do not need pruning, however if any pruning is undertaken, it should only be done to improve their overall shape and to encourage healthy growth.

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Latin Name	Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
Common Name	Purple Japanese Maple
Hardiness	H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour	Red
Format	9cm Pots
Position	Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m)	8.00 m
Spread in Maturity (m)	8.00
Soil Conditions	Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Acid Neutral
Aspect	East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots	Yes
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes