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Common Names
Bloodleaf Japanese Maple
Bloodgood Maple
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Botanic Name
Genus: Acer
Species: palmatum
Variety: 'Atropurpureum'
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Type: Tree
Family: SAPINDACEAE
Origins: Korea, China, Japan
Light: Half Sun / Half Shade
Wind: Medium
Growth: Medium
Frost: Hardy
Evergreen: No
Native: No
Height: 4.5m
Width: 2m
Position
Feature
Pots & Planters
RETAIL Availability
Easy to find
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Flowering Time
(Southern Hemisphere)
Climate Zone
Zone: 7
Zone: 8
Zone: 9
Zone: 10
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Overview
Acer palmatum Atropurpureum or the Bloodleaf Japanese Maple is a very popular deciduous tree because of its compact habit and dainty fingered leaves that colour brilliantly in autumn.
Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is a cultivar with a dense, spreading habit and dark purple new growth in spring.
The leaves gain a bit of a green tinge in summer, eventually turning an attractive deep scarlet in autumn.
A wonderful addition to any garden and can also be grown in larger pots or tubs where they will remain even more compact for brilliant autumn colour at eye level.
Soil: Prefers organic materials rich soil though will grow in most soil conditions.
Maintenance: Does not like full sun in warmer climates - the warmer the climate the more shade it needs.
Diseases: None of note.
Other Species: 300 varieties available from rock garden miniatures up to 30m giants.
Comments: Maple timber is excellent for woodworking.
Author: Bob Saunders.
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Here we list businesses who usually sell this plant.
Online Retailers
Dawsons Garden World
Serving Perth gardeners for over 100 years, Dawsons have four Perth locations and provide on-line sales.
Delivery to: WA
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Gardenarium
Based in South Australia, specialising in mainstream, rare and unusual perennial plants along with roses and ornamental trees.
Delivery to: ACT,NSW,NT,QLD,SA,VIC,WA
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Local Retailers
SA |
Mount Gambier:
Gardenarium |
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WA |
Perth - all suburbs:
Dawsons Garden World |
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