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Posted 12/14/2022 in Tree

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum'

A focal point in any landscape all year-round, Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum' features an arching habit with nicely contorted branches with lace-like thin leaves that emerges purple-red in the spring, matures to green with a showy purple tint before turning orange-red in the fall. The small reddish flowers give way to showy red samaras.

Post Details

Latin Name
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum'
Common Name
Japanese Maple
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
6-8 ft
Spread
6-8 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, verticillium wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, root rot, aphids, scale

Plant Story

A focal point in any landscape all year-round, Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum' features an arching habit with nicely contorted branches with lace-like thin leaves that emerges purple-red in the spring, matures to green with a showy purple tint before turning orange-red in the fall. The small reddish flowers give way to showy red samaras.

Special Care Instructions

Keep pruning at a minimum and in winter. Avoid hot and dry locations. Mulch.

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