Acer palmatum atropurpureum

Wholesale growers of Acer palmatum atropurpureum

A popular small growing maple Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ has the added attraction of seemingly ever changing foliage.

The five lobbed leaves appear as a nice crimson color in spring, turning to deep crimson and green in summer before putting on a display of brilliant crimson in the autumn.

Useful as a landscaping tree, a feature tree in a small garden or a small shade tree.

Reasonably slow growing Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ will reach a height of 3 – 4 metres with a similar spread.

Sold as bare rooted plants in winter and potted specimens all year round.

Care

Full sun with some protection from hot drying winds. A humus rich soil is best, in areas of clay soil improve the soil before planting, or consider building up the bed to ensure good drainage. New plants are best staked and watered in well with a liquid seaweed solution to encourage root growth. Mulch well and water through the first summers and then when conditions are dry.

Little other care is needed, damaged branches can be pruned back however do other pruning is generally required as Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ naturally creates a nice shape.

Acer palmatum atropurpureum – Summary Information.

• Height – 3 – 4 metres
• Spread – Will form a crown or around 3 metres over time.
• Foliage – Deep purple turning to red and then a scarlet red in autumn.
• Soil – Humus rich well drained with some moisture.
• Position – Protected from very hot afternoon sun and strong drying winds.
• Container use – Yes suited to growing in containers.

Acer palmatum atropurpureum is available from the following wholesale growers

NISHIKI NURSERY
Mob: 0421 821 307 Fax: 03 9752 0976 
Quality grafted Japanese Maples. Largest range in Australia. Supplying Landscapers and Retail Nurseries. Strictly Wholesale. All states except WA.
www.nishikinursery.com.au

RIVETTS NURSERY and Coӧrdinated Plant Supplies

Mob:0427 510 586. T: 03 5678 8777
"Propagation and Production of Native and Exotic Trees
with Natural Root Systems from 2 to 2,000 lts."
www.njrivett.com.au

WINTER HILL TREE FARM  Ph: 02 4878 9193 Fax: 02 4878 9109
NSW Southern Highlands
Retail & Wholesale.  Advanced trees & hedging. Grown in pots for year-round planting.  45 litre - 1000 litre available. Great range. Great Quality.  Delivery available.
www.winterhill.com.au

DIACO'S GARDEN NURSERY
Online and Retail Melbourne and Geelong based garden centres. Check out their large range of indoor and outdoor plants, Australian Natives, Fruit Trees and Edibles, Succulents, Gardenias, Camellias, Hydrangeas plus a full range garden products for delivery in Melbourne.
www.diacos.com.au

ALDERWOOD NURSERY - phone: 02 4887 1233 
Sproules Lane Bowral NSW 2576 
Wholesale production nursery specialising in Cool Climate perennials and shrubs. Supplying Retail Nurseries and the Landscape Trade. Services include contract growing and plant sourcing.
www.alderwoodnursery.com.au

PLANTMARK
email ask@plantmark.com.au 
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species available, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of plants.
www.plantmark.com.au

Peter Teese's YAMINA RARE PLANTS phone : (03) 9752 0035 m: 0438 520035
82 David Hill Rd Monbulk (Opposite Vika Ave)
Japanese Maple and Magnolia specialists, Wholesale and Retail. Large range of other deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.yaminarareplants.com.au

DOWNES WHOLESALE NURSERY - Phone: 02 4651 0999 
111 Stanhope Road Theresa Park NSW 2570 
Offering a variety of sun hardy Australian natives and exotic trees, shrubs, groundcover's and perennials from semi advanced through to super advanced and semi-mature stock.
www.downesnursery.com.au