Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' Purple The bark is beautifully cork-like

The bark is beautifully cork-like

with the first flush appearing with the emerging leaves in May or June when danger of night frost has passed

A deep rooting species

A medium sized tree that is broadly columnar with bright yellow leaves on red petioles

Late October ripening

Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' Purple The bark is beautifully cork-like'Aconitifolium' means leaves like aconite which aptly describes this elegant maple. The deeply cut leaves unfold green and remain so over summer. As autumn approaches the foliage creates a stunning display of greens, yellows, oranges and reds. Produces the best pure scarlet colour of any maple. Needs a sheltered location in semi shade. Hardy.