Description
The Red Leafed Japanese Maple is a treasured ornamental of every gardener. It stays small, so you can accent the front yard without obscuring the front of your house. Plant it in a garden bed to play with color contrasts or put it right in the center of a courtyard and still have room to walk around. The leaves are lobed, and so finely cut they look lacey. It grows slowly and manageably, so you can prune it in early spring to keep it tidy or for bonsai styling. Wherever you plant it, though, be sure it has shelter from wind to protect the delicate unfolding leaves from drying out. Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8. Plant in a sheltered site, protecting from wind, especially in Northern regions. Each offer includes one dormant bare root starter tree measuring 2 to 3 feet long. Botanical name: Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum.
- For best results, grow in well-drained acidic, clay or loamy soil enriched with humus.
- Space plants Approximately 15 ft. to 20 ft. apart for best results.
- Keep moist but well drained, do not over water, apply 3 in. to 5 in. of mulch around the base of the tree to reduce watering.
- Amend clay soils with organic matter for increased drainage.
- Includes one bare root tree measuring 2 ft. to 3 ft. L.
- Grows and flowers best in full sun, partial shade.
- Reaches standard mature height of 15 ft. to 20 ft.
