Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Thunder'

Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Thunder'

Red Japanese Maple

Zones 5-9

Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Thunder' is a shirasawanum hybrid that was selected for its dark purple foliage that has a downward turn. 'Purple Thunder' leaves emerge in the spring a bright lavender that turns darker as the leaves mature. In the fall 'Purple Thunder' leaves turns a bright fiery red. You can expect Japanese maple 'Purple Thunder' to reach 12-15 ft high in 10 years.

• HARDINESS:  zones 5-9
• EXPOSURE:  part shade to sun
• SIZE:  15ft high
• SHIPPING SIZE:  1/2 gallon pot.  14-18" plant