Ribbon-Leaf Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Atrolineare'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum
SKU #00107
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A striking small tree with elegant, fine-textured, palmate leaves. The finger-like foliage emerges red in spring, transitions to bronze-red and green in summer, then turns brilliant red and orange in fall. Its graceful, upright branched, compact form makes it an ideal specimen for garden, container or bonsai. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseContainer
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorBurgundy
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care InstructionsProvide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseContainer
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorBurgundy
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Retailers Near You

This plant may be available in these stores:

Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.

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