Height Up to 400cm (157.5in)
Spread Up to 400cm (157.5in)

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A classic Japanese Maple producing gorgeous, purple-red foliage that colours to brilliant, fiery red in autumn. This slow growing tree has an attractive open habit that forms a broad canopy and creates a dramatic silhouette in borders. Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is an ideal small tree for a sheltered position and makes an excellent specimen for large patio containers. Height and spread: Up to 4m (13').

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

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1 x 7cm Potted Plant (56404)

1 x 10.5cm Potted Plant (57257)

1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (Height 40cm+) (69343)

2 x 3 Litre Potted Plants (KA7780)

1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant (Height 60cm+) (KB2877)

1 x 6.5 Litre Potted Plant (KF2702)

4 x 7cm Potted Plants & 4 Sabina Pots (KC2182)

2 x 10.5cm Potted Plants (KA7770)

4 x 10.5cm Potted Plants (KA7771)

2 x 7cm Potted Plants (KC0447)

4 x 3 Litre Potted Plants (KA7781)

1 x 23cm Pre-Planted Patio Pot (KH0494)

1 x 18 Litre Potted Plant (Height 100cm+) (KB2891)

4 x 7cm Potted Plants (KC0448)

2 x 7cm Potted Plants & 2 Sabina Pots (KC2181)

1 x 25 Litre Potted Plant (KH6939)

3 x 7cm Potted Plants (KC0449)

3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KF9170)

1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KF9169)

1 x 15cm Potted Plant (KF2700)

How to Grow

Pot up acer plants and grow them on in cool frost free conditions until large enough to plant outside in their final positions. When plants are well grown, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions before transplanting them in borders outdoors. Grow acer trees in any moist, fertile, well drained soil in sun or dappled shade, with shelter from strong winds which can scorch the finely cut leaves. Alternatively grow acers in large containers using a soil based compost.

For more information and guidance check out our Gardening Guides.

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Water regularly throughout the growing season until acer trees are well established. Protect plants from strong winds. Acers require little pruning other than to maintain their shape. Lightly trim stems if necessary from late autumn to midwinter.

Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

Red - £9.99.
Purple - £2.99.

For more information please visit our delivery charges information page by clicking here.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

Thompson & Morgan strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3

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