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Acer palmatum atropurpureum

Acer palmatum atropurpureum
Latin name:
Acer palmatum "Atropurpurem"
Common name:
Purple Japanese Maple
Keywords:
Maple, specimen tree

Acer palmatum atropurpureum is a Purple Japanese Maple.
Rich purple foliage over Spring and Summer then crimson in Autumn.

Deep purple stems. Hardy and grows to 3m tall and 2m wide