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Acer pseudoplatanus Atropurpureum

Purple-leaved Sycamore Maple

Very adaptable cultivar with an upright, rounded habit. Leathery, coarsely serrated, heavily veined dark green foliage have burgundy undersides.

  • »  Upright, rounded, spreading, growth habit
  • »  Yellow-green flowers appear after the foliage emerges
  • »  Leathery, coarsely serrated, heavily veined, dark green leaves with burgundy undersides
  • »  Seeds fall singly or in clusters
  • »  Bark can peel to expose the orange layer underneath
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:14-15 m
  • Spread:12-13 m
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Rounded
• Tree form
Foliage Color
• Burgundy
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum'

A good, shade tree showing some resistance to salt, pollution, high pH, and exposure.