ACER palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Description: Common name: Red Leaved Japanese Maple. Medium sized shrub with rich purple foliage. This turns scarlet in autumn. Acer pal. Atropurpureum is often seed raised, so no two plants will be identical in leaf shape, size and colour

Uses: Not stated

Climate/Position: Full sun to light shade, protect from strong winds

Height/Spread: Height up to 3 metres tall x 1.5 metres spread

Soil Requirements: Prefers moisture retentive soil in a sheltered position. Neutral to acidic soil is best

Pruning: Little or no pruning is required