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Japanese maple

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

A specimen to look atShade

Leaves worth havingAutumn colour

Japanese maple
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeTrees
FamilySapindaceae
Size when mature4 m tall, 3 m across
LightPart sun, Shade
MoistureMoist, Medium
Soilloam, sand
Soil pH5 to 6.5
Hardy to-20 degrees
FlowersMay
For pollinatorsSome
WaterMedium water
UpkeepSome
GrowthSlow
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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