Species Purple Ghost Japanese Maple*
ATree with fragile brown branches filled with dripping red leaves with prominent red veins.

Purple Ghost Japanese Maple*

Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'

The Purple Ghost Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost') is an amazing plant species with its deep purple foliage, contrasting with its bright, white veins. It is a remarkable addition to any garden and it certainly deserves a place in your outdoor space. Its dramatic foliage turns brilliant yellow in the fall, adding excitement and beauty to the garden. Aside from its good looks, it is a hardy and low-maintenance species, so no need to worry about it taking up too much time. Compact and slow-growing, this plant is the perfect way to bring life, color, and personality to your garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Root Division

Hardiness Zone:

6

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Purple Ghost Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost') should be watered regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. Water the plant deeply once or twice a week, depending on the weather. Provide more water during hot periods, and less when temperatures cool down. Ensure the soil drains adequately -do not overwater. Make sure the soil is neither dry nor soggy. During dry months, feel the soil up to a few inches deep every few days to make sure the maple is getting enough water.

sunlight

The Purple Ghost Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost') prefers 4–5 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to display its best foliage coloration and healthiest growth. When choosing a planting spot, select an area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled sunlight throughout the day.

pruning

Purple Ghost Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost') should be pruned in early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should be minor and light, and only necessary branches or dead branches should be removed. Pruning should only be done when necessary and should not be done heavily as it could damage the plant’s shape. Pruning should only be done on a branch if it is dead, diseased, rubbing against another branch, or if it’s crowding other branches. To help preserve the tree’s natural shape, only prune if absolutely necessary.

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