Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ is a small deciduous tree of bushy habit with rich purple leaves in the spring, becoming deeper in summer. The delicate foliage holds its color throughout summer and turns brilliant scarlet in the fall.

Jan 31, 2024 · Plant Characteristics: Celebrated for its beautiful red-purple leaves that turn bright red in fall, Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' offers stunning visual interest. Ideal for creating focal points in gardens due to its distinctive color and elegant shape. Growing & Care: Prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Red-leaf Japanese maple is a small, 25-foot-tall tree in the maple family (Sapindaceae) with striking purple leaves that turn red in autumn. This plant is one of the most commercially valuable landscape trees because of its dramatic leaf characteristics.

Magnificent ruffled foliage on a densely branched, upright tree with a spreading canopy adds a thrilling element to the landscape. Deep purple-red spring foliage has prominent black veins. Iridescent summer foliage turns green while maintaining purple undertones. Fall foliage is a vibrant garnet-red. Develops best color in full sun. Deciduous.

Jan 23, 2023 · Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Umbrella' 'Purple Umbrella’ is a large leaf selection of red full moon Japanese maple that was found and introduced by Crispin Silva. The leaves on the new growth of this Japanese maple can be quite large and umbrella-like.

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' (A) purple Japanese maple. A small tree of bushy habit, with bronze-crimson leaves divided into about 7 lobes, and becoming brilliant red in autumn. Inconspicuous red-purple flowers in spring may be followed by winged, purple fruits

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a slow-growing acer, bearing deeply lobed, red-purple leaves that turn a brilliant scarlet in autumn before falling. It makes a beautiful small tree, and the deepest purple colouring results from a spot with more light, while the …

Purple-Leaf Japanese Maple is primarily valued in the landscape for its ornamental globe-shaped form. It features subtle corymbs of red flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring before the leaves. It has attractive deep purple-tipped dark green foliage which emerges deep …

The Purple-Leaf Japanese Maple is one of the most popular small trees you can own in your garden. With its bold and beautiful foliage, it can add to any garden’s style. During spring and early summer its leaves are a vibrant shade of red and turn to a purple hue when cooler temperatures arrive.

Plant in dappled shade and evenly moist, well-drained soil, protecting it from drying winds. Leaves are 2 to 5 inches, opposite, and simple with five to nine lobes. Most are deeply lobed. Color varies from green during summer to yellow, bronze, purple, and red in fall (color varies with cultivar).