purple Japanese maple

Grow in any moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in a sheltered position. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated if soil is reliably moist. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See Japanese maples cultivation

Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only

Propagate by layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings

May be susceptible to aphids and horse chestnut scale

May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, acer leaf scorch and honey fungus