Purple Bloom Korean Maple (Acer Pseudosieboldianum Var. Takesimense) - 3 Gallon Pot 4-5'
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Purple Bloom Korean Maple (Acer Pseudosieboldianum Var. Takesimense) - 3 Gallon Pot 4-5'
$96.99
Sale price
$96.99
Regular price
$125.00
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Description
Purple Bloom Korean Maple
Acer pseudosieboldianum var. takesimense
Other Names: Ullong Korean Maple, Ulleung-do Island Maple
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b (3?) Find Your Zone
Height at Maturity: 20-25'
Width at Maturity: 12-18'
Growth Habit / Form: Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast, 1-2' per year depending on climate and environment
Foliage Color in Spring: Green Shades
Foliage Color in Summer: Deep Green
Foliage Color in Fall: Blazing shades of Reds, Yellow, Oranges and Burgundy!
Light Needs: Full Sun, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Afternoon Sun, All Day Filtered Sun, Shade or Mostly Shade
Water Needs: Average to Low when established
Soil Type: Clay (well-drained), Loam, Sandy, Silt
Drainage: Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.0 is ideal
Maintenance: Low
Resistances: Cold Temperatures (-30F), Deer, Heat, Humidity, Sun Tolerant, Shade Tolerant
Description
Perhaps the easiest to grow, most adaptable, and finest of all Asian-type maples for fall color, the Purple Bloom Korean Maple, Acer pseudosieboldianum var, takesimense, is rare subspecies that was discovered on Ulleungdo Island off the eastern coast Korea. It features some of the largest, most handsome and attractive palm-shaped, 9 to 11 lobed orbicular leaves that emerge soft-green in spring, transitioning to a glossy dark green in summer, and then to amazing fiery shades of red, orange yellow and burgundy in fall! The fall color holds for several weeks longer than the Acer palmatums (Japanese maples). The common name comes from its corymbs of pretty purple flowers in spring that are followed by red winged samaras. Adding about 1 to 2 feet in height depending on climate, it forms an upright natural-looking vase shape with ascending branches 20 to 25 feet tall and 12 to 18 feet wide at the top, which makes it a fine specimen for use in small or large size landscape spaces or as an accent tree in home foundation plantings. Super hardy and adaptable, it will thrive in full sun or mostly shade and is humidity and cold tolerant to -30F. A uniquely ornamental and desirable rarity that provides tremendous beauty and a tropical look in the landscape, this one is sure to be a captivating conversation piece.
Landscape & Garden Uses
To showcase its magnificence and beauty, the Purple Bloom Korean Maple is best used as a focal point specimen to draw attention to a specific area of the home or landscape. That said, you can plant them in groupings of three or use to frame an entryway.
Suggested Spacing: At least 20 feet apart for space between trees over the long term
Note: One Japanese Maple can make a landscape...that is, if you don't overcrowd it with other trees and plants. Therefore, when choosing companions to plant under or around your Japanese Maple, make sure to select low-growing shrubs or groundcovers that won't interfere at all with your tree.
Growing Preferences
The Purple Bloom Korean Maple is exceptionally easy to grow in most any most but well drained soil of average fertility and full sun to mostly shade. The best fall foliage colors might occur with more sun. We suggest 4 hours or more of direct sunlight or all-day filtered sun. As with so many other ornamental plants and trees, constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic. So make sure to plant your in a well-drained site.
Helpful Articles
Plant as you would a Japanese Maple. Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Japanese Maple trees.
How To Plant A Japanese Maple Tree In The Ground
How to Plant A Japanese Maple Tree In A Pot
How To Fertilize And Water A Japanese Maple Tree
How To Prune A Japanese Maple
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Care
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