State Wholesale

Nursery Equipment


 

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Wholesale

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is an attractive small growing Japanese maple reaching 4-5 m depending on conditions. With outstanding purple foliage and a good smooth trunk this makes an excellent feature tree in the garden. Foliage turns an attractive bronze colour in autumn

The cultivar Acer palmatum atropurpureum 'Bloodgood' is a grafted form that seems to have a drier foliage holds its colour well through to autumn.

Dig some well rotted compost into the planting hole 2-3 weeks before planting for best results.

A humus rich moist soil is best and protection from hot drying winds will prevent scorching during summer and relieve stress. Best time to plant - try autumn when the soil is still warm and the tree can put on some root growth before winter.

Deep watering during dry periods if soil tends to dry out. Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' requires little extra care, any dead wood can be removed, pruning is generally not required as it holds its shape well.

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' are available for sale from the following participating nurseries.


NISHIKI NURSERY
Mob: 0421 821 307 Fax: 03 9752 0976
Quality grafted Japanese Maples. Largest range in Australia. Supplying Landscapers and Retail Nurseries. Strictly Wholesale. All states except WA.


CONIFER GARDENS NURSERY
Sherbrooke & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rds Ferny Creek. VIC 3786
email conifer_gardens@bigpond.com
Conifers, Magnolias, Maples, Dogwoods and Buxus.


WINTER HILL TREE FARM ABN: 61 050 545 643 -
Leading grower of advanced to semi-mature trees. We supply from Toowoomba to Adelaide.


FURTHER READING

Acer palmatum dissectum Seiryu
Acer palmatum senkaki
Acer palmatum atropurpureum
Acer palmatum dissectum Inaba Shidare
Acer palmatum dissectum Waterfall
Acer palmatum dissectum Orangeola
Acer palmatum 'Shaina'