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The Plant at 9/10 years
Acer palmatum
'Atropurpureum'
Zone 6
(Europe 7)
A strong growing tree that can reach 10 meters
The red tones of the leaves distinguish this as a variant of the palmatum series
Though not a named 'cultivar' this tree has a distinctive attraction of its own with rich colouration
Scarlet autumn colours
These pictures show the different colours of this plant at varying times of the year
REMEMBER that all Japanese Maples prefer a slightly acid well drained soil with a constant moisture content.
