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Acer pseudoplatanus f. purpureum (Purple-leaf sycamore)
1 hour care
per year
per year
6m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
50-100 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Acer pseudoplatanus f. purpureum
Other names
Purple-leaf sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Purpureum', Purple sycamore maple, Acer pseudoplatanus Purpureum Group, Acer pseudoplatanus var. purpureum
Genus
Acer Acer
Species
A. pseudoplatanus f. purpureum - A. pseudoplatanus f. purpureum is a rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with ovate, five-lobed, mid-green to blue-green leaves, reddish-purple beneath and turning yellow in autumn, and pendent panicles of yellow-green flowers in spring followed by red-winged fruit.
Acer pseudoplatanus f. purpureum is: Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
Flower
Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Flushed purple, Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green, Flushed purple in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Horse chestnut scale , Caterpillars , Gall mites Aphids , Horse chestnut scale , Caterpillars , Gall mites
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or grafting.
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Acer pseudoplatanus f. purpureum (Purple-leaf sycamore) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 6m after 50-100 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Acer pseudoplatanus f. purpureum
Other names
Purple-leaf sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Purpureum', Purple sycamore maple, Acer pseudoplatanus Purpureum Group, Acer pseudoplatanus var. purpureum
Genus
Acer Acer
Species
A. pseudoplatanus f. purpureum - A. pseudoplatanus f. purpureum is a rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with ovate, five-lobed, mid-green to blue-green leaves, reddish-purple beneath and turning yellow in autumn, and pendent panicles of yellow-green flowers in spring followed by red-winged fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Flushed purple, Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green, Flushed purple in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Horse chestnut scale , Caterpillars , Gall mites
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or grafting.
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Acer pseudoplatanus f. purpureum (Purple-leaf sycamore) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 6m after 50-100 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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