*Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’

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*Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’
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Aceraceae
Asia

Location: map coordinates N-18 (north of Thomasson Building),
N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'38''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • deciduous, small tree or shrub
  • etymology: Acer is the classical name; Acer means sharp, probably from Roman spears with sharp tips, made from the wood of a maple species; palmatum = hand-like; ‘Atropurpureum’ = dark purple
  • leaves opposite (as in all maples); palmately lobed, finely cut, toothed; striking red/purple especially in spring and autumn, hence cultivar name ‘Atropurpureum’
  • monoecious (separate male and female flowers on the same plant); flowers small, reddish (sepals)
  • fruit 2 joined samaras (winged achenes), bright red
  • popular ornamental; slow-growing

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)


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