ACER Purpureum. Japanese Maple.

ACER Purpureum

Much better known as Japanese Maple or Japanese Acer.

A slow growing, deciduous, medium sized, shrub or small tree.

Very ornamental, the lobed leaves emerge greenish purple in spring, mature to a deep burgundy purple in summer and turn vivid crimson red before falling in autumn.

Tiny inconspicuous red or reddish-purple flowers are occasionally produced in spring and these may be followed in late summer by purple winged fruits.

Fully hardy even in the coldest of winters, Acer Purpureum does need a sheltered spot to protect the foliage from cold drying winds and prefers moist but well drained neutral to acidic fertile soil.

The deepest purple colouring is achieved when grown in good light.

Japanese Acers are a fantastic choice as a specimen plant in any garden and their slow rate of growth makes them equally suitable as a pot or container plant for the patio or courtyard.

They are generally free of pests and have a strong disease resistance.

Will reach a height of approx. 10-12 feet with a similar spread after 20 years.

Acer purpureum is the classic red-leaved Japanese Maple and is guaranteed to make an impact in your garden.

All pictures used are of mature plants and may not necessarily reflect plants at all times of the year.

Our Acer purpureum are supplied ex. 9cm pots and are approx. 30-35cm tall. They can be planted out immediately but better results may be obtained if they are grown on for a short time in a slightly larger container before transplanting to their final growing positions

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We ask all our buyers to remember plants are living items and their appearance changes with the seasons.  Please don’t panic if the plant you receive looks different to the image on the website. This is quite normal and not a matter for any worry or concern, it is likely to be in perfect condition for the time of year and just enjoying a well-earned rest before bursting into action for the new season. Particularly in autumn and winter many shrubs will lose their leaves and look rather bare, gaunt and stick-like and from August onwards many perennial plants may not even be showing above the soil.

We want you to be happy with your purchase and all our Acer are checked and inspected visually before packing. In the unlikely event of a problem please advise us within 48hrs of delivery. Due to the nature of the items we cannot accept any responsibility for their failure after planting as pests, disease, poor horticultural practice, extremes of weather and many other factors outside our control all take their toll. Acer purpureum will only be accepted for return after seller has been informed and given permission for their return.  Refunds will be issued when items are received back in saleable condition within 14 days from original dispatch date. Buyer must pay all return charges except where an item has been shipped in error.