Product Description
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The Dwarf Japanese Maple Tree, Acer palmatum atropurpureum, is the perfect small tree! With beautiful burgundy purple foliage and low maintenance qualities, it can enhance any yard or landscape into a colorful oasis. We also have this plant in full size.
This small, deciduous tree has purplish red foliage that will emerge in early spring and eventually fades to bright reddish orange in the summer and fall months. Once winter weather hits, the dwarf maple tree will lose its leaves.
The fall foliage makes it a top contender for cottage gardens, city gardens, or Japanese gardens to add a burst of fall color when most other plants are dying back to prepare for winter.
Dwarf Japanese Maple Care
Grow the Dwarf Japanese Red Maple tree across the United States in USDA growing zones 5-9. It will perform best in full sun to partial shade, and moist, well draining soil. Be sure to have a regular watering schedule during the first year of planting to establish a strong root system. It is a drought-tolerant tree once established.
Commonly called the Red Emperor Maple, it has an upright growing habit with a slow growth rate. At full maturity, the tree will reach up to 15 feet tall and wide making it perfect for smaller gardens. The branching growth habit gives it a unique look. It is also deer resistant and attracts pollinators because of the vibrant colors.
Prune dwarf maples in late winter or early spring before bud break so you have the best view of where the branches will grow. Once the tree’s leaves flush out for spring you should not prune anymore. You can fertilize in early spring to encourage healthy growth.
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Check out our Maple Tree Grow Guide for more information.
Acer palmatum atropurpureum
- Colorful foliage
- Small specimen tree
- Deer resistant
Thomas Cooke (verified owner) –
The tree was in decent condition even though the box was crushed.
Perfect Plants (store manager) –
Hi Thomas, thank you for your honest feedback on our Dwarf Japanese Maple tree. We are so glad it made it safe and sound. Enjoy your new tree!
Sam S. (verified owner) –
Arrived well packaged. Happy with purchase.
Perfect Plants (store manager) –
Sam, thank you so much for reviewing our Dwarf Japanese Maple tree. We are so glad it arrived safe and sound. Enjoy :)
May (verified owner) –
I received the plant in perfect condition. Can’t wait for it to grow big
Perfect Plants (store manager) –
Hi May, awesome to hear! Your Dwarf Japanese Maple will soon grow to a beautiful tree. We love them for their unique red foliage and branch structure. They are wonderful!
Douglas (verified owner) –
Great price, shipping, and quality packaging. I put in my Dwarf Maple about two weeks ago and it is looking good. I’ve watered it every day since and placed mulch around the base. Would definitely recommend to friends. A+
Perfect Plants (store manager) –
Hi Douglas, it sounds like you are doing everything right!! We hope you enjoy your Dwarf Japanese Maple tree for many years to come :)