
Acer palmatum ‘Royle’
Japanese Maple - Royle
A stunning dwarf Japanese Maple! Small, irregularly shaped leaves emerge bright pinkish-red and change to red before transitioning to purplish-red by summer. During fall, the foliage changes to a stunning crimson. Grows 4′ high by 3′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Found as a witch's broom on Acer palmatum f. atropurpureum by Joseph Stupka. Named by William Schwartz after his wife's family.
Synonymous
Acer palmatum 'Royale', Acer palmatum 'Royal'
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.
Group: Dwarf
