Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - P10.5

Description
These produce red-brown winged fruits.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium, Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum FG 1'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * beautiful foliage * attractive red autumn colouring

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive red autumn colouring.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Growth habit
Japanese maple 'Atropurpureum' is sprawling, broad and picturesque in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots should be cut back to healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.