Acer Palmatum Atropurpurea
Japanese maple. A large rounded broadly conical deciduous tree with deeply lobed red-purple leaves turning bright red in autumn. Ideal as a specimen or used in a border. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m.
Plant in well drained soil in partial shade, Hardy.
Please contact us for availability of specimen Acers.
General Shrub Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- If the Shrub is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Position used. Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the Shrub and area thoroughly.
- Water regular until Shrub is established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
