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Acer shirasawanum Purple Thunder

Purple Thunder Full Moon Maple

Dark purple leaves with long lobes that turn downwards.  Bright red fall colour.

  • »  Full, upright habit
  • »  Leaves have long lobes that turn downwards
  • »  Dark purple foliage in spring
  • »  Foliage ages deep burgundy in summer, fiery red in autumn
  • »  Small reddish-purple blooms may be followed by red samaras
  • »  Bloom Time: April

10gal
$796.25
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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:3-4 m
  • Spread:1-2 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Burgundy
• Maroon
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Thunder'

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or partial shade.