Taxon

Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'

Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' - Purple Ghost Japanese maple
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Common name: Purple Ghost Japanese maple
Family: Aceraceae (maple family)
Distribution: Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A medium size deciduous tree growing 15-20' tall and nearly as wide. Summer leaves are red with prominent deep purple veins and undulating edges. Reportedly sun tolerant, the more sun the deeper the red color. Fall color is scarlet to dark red again depending on amount of sun. Discovered and introduced by the Flora Wonder™ Collection of Buchholz Nursery, Gaston, OR
Links: Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AS13 (AS13) • Accession: D2005-0853.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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