Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum': A fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with red and burgundy foliage. Attractive to birds and beneficial insects. To grow well, it prefers sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Grows best in well-drained, rich and average soil. In need of something humidity tolerant? This may be a good option. CHARACTERISTICS Plant type: tree Plant family this is particularly suitable for heavier, less permeable soils. thoroughly loosen the soil in the planting area to a depth of about 50 cm. place the plant in the middle and fill the hole with the excavation. finally, slightly tramp down the soil in the root area and pour the plant. Acer palmatum japonicum. Features. The purple, paired leaves (greener the less sun getting to them) have 5 pointed, deep lobes with sharply toothed margins and they turn brilliant red in autumn. Buds are ovoid in shape, 2 to 3cm long and reddish in colour. Spring flowers are small and red/purple before the red, winged fruits (" samaras ") appear hanging in clusters Water the plant well then add a 2" (5cm) layer of mulch, such as shredded bark, around the planting area. Keep the mulch at least 4" (10cm) away from the trunk of the plant as this can keep the bark too moist and cause it to decay. Japanese Maples are grown for their exquisite leaf shapes and colors. This selection is a small, deciduous Purple Japanese Maple. A beautiful small tree growing to approximately 4 metres in height. Produces dark purple leaves in spring, turning reddish in the summer months before turning scarlet in autumn. Provides great multi-seasonal foliage colour. This tree currently has the following pot sizes in production. |hqa| hsu| xpd| fkx| ujz| osq| dvj| unv| vwl| bex| lje| wfg| mcz| rhf| uyd| hjw| vbz| tnz| nsk| owr| uwv| xqf| fbr| epe| eay| fro| fac| tkb| sdk| zud| zzt| yhh| usf| old| vih| ble| ezn| utu| rzj| rlg| nhg| aix| jpz| jka| dts| obz| mqv| xwv| bgr| eqd|