4ft Purple Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' | 7.5L Pot
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Features deep purple foliage that intensifies through summer, turning to a vibrant scarlet in autumn.
- Reaches an eventual size of 7.5 x 6 meters but can be pruned to fit any garden.
- A compact, deciduous tree with a bushy, spreading habit.
- Ideal as a striking specimen tree or for providing contrast against green-leaved plants.
- Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a full, robust shape.
- Species: Acer
- Features: Fantastic foliage, Autumn colour
- Foliage Colour: Purple, Red
- Flower Colour: Small purple-red flowers in spring
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Prefers moist, fertile soil; tolerant of most types except heavy clay.
- Hardiness: Hardy, but protect new shoots from late spring frosts.
- Habit: Bushy
- Eventual Spread: Approx. 6m
- Eventual Height: Approx. 7.5m
- Pruning: Prune lightly in summer or early autumn to remove damaged branches.
- Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance; may be susceptible to aphids.
- Plant in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Acers prefer moist, well-drained, fertile soil; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites.
- Water regularly during the first few years, especially in dry periods, to help establish a strong root system.
- Minimal pruning is needed. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches while the tree is in full leaf (from summer to early autumn) to prevent sap 'bleeding'.
- While fully hardy, the delicate new leaves in spring can be damaged by late frosts. Protect with horticultural fleece if a sharp frost is forecast.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 90-120cm (including pot)
- Eventual Height: 4m+
- Supplied As: A tree in a 7.5L pot
Highlights
- Features deep purple foliage that intensifies through summer, turning to a vibrant scarlet in autumn.
- Reaches an eventual size of 7.5 x 6 meters but can be pruned to fit any garden.
- A compact, deciduous tree with a bushy, spreading habit.
- Ideal as a striking specimen tree or for providing contrast against green-leaved plants.
- Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a full, robust shape.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Acer
- Features: Fantastic foliage, Autumn colour
- Foliage Colour: Purple, Red
- Flower Colour: Small purple-red flowers in spring
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Prefers moist, fertile soil; tolerant of most types except heavy clay.
- Hardiness: Hardy, but protect new shoots from late spring frosts.
- Habit: Bushy
- Eventual Spread: Approx. 6m
- Eventual Height: Approx. 7.5m
- Pruning: Prune lightly in summer or early autumn to remove damaged branches.
- Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance; may be susceptible to aphids.
Planting & Care
- Plant in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Acers prefer moist, well-drained, fertile soil; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites.
- Water regularly during the first few years, especially in dry periods, to help establish a strong root system.
- Minimal pruning is needed. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches while the tree is in full leaf (from summer to early autumn) to prevent sap 'bleeding'.
- While fully hardy, the delicate new leaves in spring can be damaged by late frosts. Protect with horticultural fleece if a sharp frost is forecast.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 90-120cm (including pot)
- Eventual Height: 4m+
- Supplied As: A tree in a 7.5L pot
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