Red Japanese Maple tree in nursery pot. Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’.
Red Japanese Maple. Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ in nursery pot. Growth habit: slow growing, natural dwarf. Height: 15-20 feet Spread 15-20 feet Foliage: small, delicate hand shaped. Red foliage in spring, summer and autumn. Light: full sun to partial shade Best grown in moist, organically rich well draining soil. In warmer climates they benefit from afternoon shade and extra moisture. Young trees of this species are sensitive to frost, strong winds & are not drought tolerant USDA Hardiness Zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a and 8b.
