Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum (Purple-leaved threadleaf Japanese)

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	Intermediate skill rating
	3m max. spread
	2m max. height
	10-20 years to maturity
	2 hours care per year

Botanical name: Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum

Other names: Purple-leaved threadleaf Japanese

Genus: Acer

Species: A. palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum - A. palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum is a slow-growing tree or shrub forming a compact dome of deeply cut red-purple leaves. Its size makes it suitable for a small gardens or for growing in a large container.

Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum is: Deciduous

Flower: Purple, Red, Insignificant or absent in Summer

Foliage: Red, Purple in Spring; Purple, Green, Bronze in Summer; Red in Autumn

Stem: Red in Autumn

Fruit: Dark-red in Autumn

Habit: Compact, Rounded

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Seiryu' (Japanese maple 'Seiryu'), Acer palmatum var. dissectum (Cut-leaved Japanese maple), Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Emerald Lace' (Cut-leaved Japanese maple 'Emerald Lace'), Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Green Globe' (Cut-leaved Japanese maple 'Green Globe'), Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Orangeola' (Cut-leaved Japanese maple 'Orangeola')

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Specific pests: Horse chestnut scale , Aphids

Specific diseases: Tar spot , Honey fungus , Verticillium wilt

General care

Propagation methods: Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...

Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum (Purple-leaved threadleaf Japanese) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses: Containers, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, City, Architectural, Rock, Foliage only, Woodland

Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil. Foliage colour is best in part shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by dry soil or excessive exposure to frost, sun or wind when leaves are young.

	This plant likes...	Garden match
Soil types:	Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:	Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH:	Acid, Neutral
Light:	Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect:	South, East, West
Exposure:	Sheltered
Hardiness:	Hardy (H4)