The Red-Leaf Japanese Maple is a dwarf deciduous tree known for its stunning, deep red-purple foliage and attractive, rounded shape. The palmate leaves maintain a deep red-purple color throughout the summer before turning a vibrant red in the fall. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool. Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites. Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, and Street Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Pieris, Astilbe, Japanese Forest Grass
IMAGE: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, Acer palmatum Atropurpureum JPG1fuA, CC BY 3.0, (2) Andy Mabbett creator QS:P170,Q15136093, Acer palmatum 'Atroprupureum' - 2020-05-08 - Andy Mabbett - 05, CC BY-SA 4.0
