Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Velvet' Japanese Maple JUNESALE Full Sun/Part Shade

Full Sun/Part Shade

This selection was found as a sport by Greg Ballard

this slow-growing variety typically reaches a height of 2-3 ft and a width of 3-4 ft

darker red is a reversion to ‘Omurasaki’

Bloom photo by Josh Smith

Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Velvet' Japanese Maple JUNESALE Full Sun/Part ShadeAcer shirasawanum 'Purple Velvet' Red Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Purple Velvet' is a delightful tree known for its smooth, deep purple leaves that emerge with a pink blush in spring. The leaves have short lobes that create a fan like appearance. This slow growing tree features a bushy canopy, with roundish purple red leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn. It thrives in well drained soil with morning sun and afternoon shade. In 10 years, it reaches a