Woody > Acer > Acer palmatum > Acer palmatum 'Purpureum'
Acer palmatum
'Purpureum'
Purple Leaf Japanese Maple.
| Family |
| Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus |
| Acer |
| Species |
| palmatum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Purpureum' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -26.1 - -3.8 °C |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -15 - 25 °F |
| Height |
| 4 - 6 m |
| Spread |
| 3 - 4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Does best in full sun to partial shade. It is particular about soil conditions, with a preference for rich, neutral soils with a pH of 4 - 7.5. One should consider applying ample mulch around the root zone in the winter. |
| Shape |
| Hemispherical. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Palmate, 10 cm long to 13 cm wide. Double serrate with five main lobes, two smaller near the petiole, and a simple venation pattern. |
| Texture Description |
| The leaves have a soft papery texture on the upper surface. The under-side has significantly raised venation and an even smoother feel. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Usually propagated from cuttings, virtually trouble - free rooting and amongst the most winter hardy cultivars. |
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