Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Ever Red'
Ever Red Cutleaf Japanese Maple

 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Red (Small clusters of flowers in the spring)
 Foliage Notes:
Purple; Red (Summer foliage is a deep red, almost purple color); Red (Fall foliage is a stunning bright red)
 Fruit Notes:
Red (Small samaras turn deep red in the fall)
 Ultimate Height:
10-15 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15 feet
 Soil Notes:
Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils with high organic matter
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
The leaves of this variety have a feathery appearance and are 3-5" long and about 5" in width, with 7 defined lobes.

Additional Information

The branching of this attractive Japanese Maple cultivar provides a weeping affect to the landscape. This variety holds its color longer than most other varieties of Japanese Maple, and is also one of the smaller forms. 'Ever Red' can handle more urban soils but prefers acidic, moist soils. Best coloration occurs if in partial shade.

When Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Ever Red' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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3 Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Ever Red' found

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Number Accession ID Location
1ORIG_6593*AHANS
22023_00283*ALSA
32023_00283*BLSPS

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