Any non alkaline soil. Correct light more important
Aspect
Shade
Height
12-18ft
Action and Timing
Large leaved form, semi upright, vigorous, strong growing and excellent for the garden landscape, growing to 18ft. Deeply divided leaves are bright purple in spring, darkening to almost black-red, then from midsummer onwards deep green red leading up to typical autumn crimson; Afternoon shade best.
Nursery Notes
Grafted plant.
Opinion
If you only have limited shade then the afternoon is best for this one,, the cooler morning will help counteract the effects of the sun somewhat....This goes for most shade loving maples where cover is limited.
This plant was added to the database on 28th December, 2009.
