Japanese feel in your garden? Then the Japanese maple 'Atropurpureum' (Acer palmatum) is a perfect choice! The hardy shrub has a different colour every season! The leaves of the Japanese maple (Acer Palmatum) are light green in the spring, grass green in the summer and dark red in the autumn. With its upright growth habit, the Japanese maple is a striking picture. The hardy shrub can be planted all year round.
The shrub does not require pruning. If you want to prune anyway, do it in late summer or early autumn. Plant the Japanese maple in partial shade. The shrub prefers well-drained soil. Give it extra water during dry periods.