Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' Purple with the first flush appearing

with the first flush appearing with the emerging leaves in May or June when danger of night frost has passed

A medium sized tree that is broadly columnar with bright yellow leaves on red petioles

honeyed flavor

A deep rooting species

Perfect for beds

Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' Purple with the first flush appearing'Aconitifolium' means leaves like aconite which aptly describes this elegant maple. The deeply cut leaves unfold green and remain so over summer. As autumn approaches the foliage creates a stunning display of greens, yellows, oranges and reds. Produces the best pure scarlet colour of any maple. Needs a sheltered location in semi shade. Hardy.