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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Red-Leaf Japanese Maple

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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is more than just a tree; it's a captivating plant performance that enriches your garden throughout the seasons! Known as the Red-Leaf Japanese Maple, it masterfully bends utility with ornamental charm, creating an entrancing spectacle of transforming colors. In the spring, its palmate leaves unfold in energetic crimson hues, maturing to a refined dark red-purple tone during the summer. When autumn arrives, this deciduous showstopper parades a fiery scarlet display that sets your garden ablaze with color. Size-wise, this tree is thoughtfully designed by nature, reaching up to 20 feet in both height and breadth, thus providing a sizable yet balanced element in your landscape. Preferably relishing in part shade to full sun, the Red-Leaf Japanese Maple also asks for well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and moderate watering to truly prosper. Its convenience, coupled with its visually stunning shift in hues, makes Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' an essential centerpiece or accent in a variety of garden styles - from the solitary elegance of Japanese gardens to the organic diversity of woodland settings.

  • Size: Up to 20 feet tall and wide
  • Foliage: Palmate leaves that vary from crimson in spring, to rich, dark red-purple in summer, to fiery scarlet in autumn
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
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