Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum'

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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' – Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum'

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Large, vigorously growing tree with a wide conical crown. It can reach a height of 20 to 25 m. The 5-lobed, nicely coloured leaf has a dark green surface and a red-purple underside. Because of its dark colour, preferably applied on a light site. Flowers are of the species. The wings of the winged nutlets have a light pink hue. 'Atropupureum' is applied as a park tree, avenue tree or a solitary in the city and on industrial estates. As the tree is sea wind resistant, it is also planted along the coast. The tree does not require much from the soil and is not sensitive to strong winds. Winter hardiness zone: 4
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Clear stem (2)
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Height
20 - 25 m
Crown
wide conical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs olive green to grey, bark grey
Leaf
5-lobed, dark green, underside reddish purple, about 12 - 20 cm
Flowers
yellow-green, in pendent racemes, April
Fruits
winged nut (samara), 3 - 3.5 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
very good, even sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, coastal areas, industrial areas, large gardens, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Baumschule L. Späth, Berlin, Germany, 1883
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand short flood can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown reddish brown yellowgreen average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum'

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' blooms in april.
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