The smaller leaves are perfectly in proportion with the smaller stature.Ī recent introduction from Holland where it was named after the raiser's The bark similarly gradually develops the corkiness associated with pine trees. (rather than red) and a much more compact habit. The difference here is essentially yellow autumn colour With a similar bark effect to that of 'Nishiki gawa' which we've enjoyed for a number of Palmatum 'Ukon' is actually synonymous with this. Upright habit with small green leaves giving Try it combined with 'Sangokaku'įor a spectacular contrast or enjoy it in a sophisticated palate of The name means "Green Willow" and refers to the bright Height guide for this one.supposedly it's a dwarf - but given longĮnough it can exceed 2m for sure. Ripen, enabling them to survive a late frost. Vulnerable to spring frost - it simply depends when the frosts come! ItĬan even be an advantage since the earliest growth can have time to Green leaves have contrasting bronze margins, particularly when young, developing A personal favourite of mine.Ī strong growing dwarf shrub with surprisingly large leaves. This gorgeous maple develops a bushy, rounded habit, Hottest sun is helpful, but too much shade will diminish the colour The autumn finale gives gold and orange colours. The edges all varying through the season and according to light levels. There are tones ofĪmber, greenish lavender as well as darker purples, particularly around This cultivar is characterised by bright purple newīark, whilst the leaves offer all manner of colours. Reticulated leaves where the veins are dramatically contrasted Talon Buchholz of Buchholz Nursery in Oregon is responsible for the Much exposure - a little protection afforded by surrounding planting is ideal. It will have best colour with good light, but avoid too It forms a fairly squat shrubby tree, of gentlyĪrching habit. In spring the pink veining isĮxquisite, then the purple tones richen through summer before turningīright red in autumn. The deeply divided leaves have a beautiful shape I'm told that the name means "soft drizzle',īut don't let that dampen your enthusiasm for this lovely and indeed
#Acer purple ghost full#
Representative of its full summer colour. New growth just starting to unfurl, whilst the photo on the right is What an amazing colour this one is! The deeply divided leaves are so symmetrically variegated with a rich pink margin fading to almost cream in the middle where it meets a vivid green band along the mid ribs. Not all cultivars are available in all sizes all of the Please contact me for details of availability, A larger plant will have that extra reserve, and is up out of the frost that much more anyway. If a small plant gets frosted in the spring, it doesn't always have enough energy to be able to sprout a second time. Thus they have more energy reserve within themselves, and can "live off their fat" to a greater degree until established. But the most important thing is that they will betterīranched and more substantial. Within the parameters of the habit of that particular cultivar.
The older (ie more expensive) plants will be bigger of course,
They are priced by age not by size - the latter varies enormously between cultivars. We find that Acers establish better from a larger plant. That most of the Acers are available in larger sizes.
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