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Japanese maple 'Azuma-murasaki' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Japanese maple 'Azuma-murasaki'

Acer palmatum 'Azuma-murasaki' (M)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

About this plant

A hardy, decidous shrub up to 6m in height, with lobed foliage. Young leaves appear dusty on the surface and are yellow-orange in colour, turning to reddish-purple with undertones of green. In summer, foliage becomes a deeper green with a reddish hue, turning finally to a deep red in the autumn

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. Water in summer if necessary. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See Japanese maple cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and horse chestnut scale

Diseases

May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years