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Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum 'Burgundy Lace'
Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum at-ro-pur-PUR-ee-um
SKU #00080
Graceful accent tree displaying deeply-lobed, finely-serrated, brilliant burgundy-red leaves on an upright, gracefully-branched form. Provides artistic lacy effect; contrasts well with green-leaved plants. Very choice specimen for full to part sun settings in cool climates, dappled or afternoon shade in extremely hot areas. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Small, open-branched tree, grows to 10 to 12 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside |
| Design Ideas | Use as a specimen plant, or use its reddish leaves as an accent at the lawn's edge next to bright flowers like hydrangea. A much-used bonsai and container plant. |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| Care Instructions | Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Well-established plants tolerate mild drought. To retain moisture and keep roots cool, apply a thick layer of mulch, avoiding the trunk. Shelter from drying winds. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
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