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Acer Palmatum 'Atropurpureum' (Japanese Maple)

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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' (Japanese maple)

Acer Palmatum 'Atropurpureum' (Japanese Maple)

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Position: full sun (but not south-facing)
Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to acid soil
Rate of growth:slow-growing Flowering period: April to May Hardiness: fully hardy
An elegant small tree, with deeply lobed dark purple-red leaves that turn fiery red in autumn and tiny purple flowers in spring. This neat, slow-growing acer has an open habit, and looks dramatic silhouetted next to buildings, as a focal point in a small courtyard, or in a Japanese-style garden. It needs a sheltered spot, away from strong winds or all-day sunshine. It also looks good in a container.Garden care: Add a top-dressing of a well-balanced fertiliser around the base of a recently planted tree in late spring and keep it well watered. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.



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