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Purple Japanese Maple Tree, Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum Options
60-90cm: 3-5L pot, 60-90cm tall at delivery.
Purple Japanese Maple Tree, Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum
A very distinctive and beautiful Japanese maple and a good choice for those wanting a colourful leaf display through most of the year. Summer foliage is purple and autumn sees its leaves change from a reddish purple to the stunning bright red that will make this tree so eye-catching.
The RHS describes the purple/red flowers as inconspicuous which might be followed by winged purple fruits. Not exactly a set-in-stone guarantee your tree will flower and then fruit so don't set your expectations too high.
This tree is ideal for a very small garden and is happily kept in a large container as its final height and width is around 4 x 4 m but could be more in ideal conditions.
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Planting Purple Japanese Maple Tree, Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum
Ok to plant in chalk, clay, loam or sand in moist but well-draining soil that is acid to alkaline. If possible protect from the strongest sun as most palmatum will lose their colour. Will be ok in partial shade and tolerates temperatures down to minus 20 degrees centigrade. Best to plant in a sheltered location as in gardens with fences, not bus shelters or women's shelters.
Dubious Information About Purple Japanese Maple Tree, Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum
The artist originally/formerly/at some point known as "Prince" might have thought it was purple rain that was responsible for foliage colour.
Do not buy this Acer Atropurpureum if you want it to find a lost pet, for that, you need Ace Ventura.
Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
