About
Acer negundo var. violaceum is a medium-sized deciduous tree with a bushy form. The young branches exhibit a purple hue, often coated in a white powdery film. The compound leaves consist of 5 to 7 leaflets, starting as a bronze-green shade and transitioning to a deeper green as they mature. In the spring, male specimens produce noticeable pink-purple, tassel-shaped flowers.
About the genus
Acer consists of deciduous trees or sizable shrubs featuring pairs of leaves that are frequently palmately lobed. These plants produce small flowers that give way to distinctive winged fruits. Numerous species display vibrant autumn foliage, while certain varieties also exhibit decorative stems.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- N USA
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in a moist but well-drained soil
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus