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Tree | Acer negundo 'Violaceum' Lavender-twigged Box Elder, Purple Leaf Box Elder (Maple) |
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Description | This hardy box elder has purple branches and showy reddish-violet flowers that hang from branches. Foliage starts out copper-green in colour, becoming a deeper green as it ages. Growth is golden yellow in autumn. Its pendulous clusters of flowers gives it an impressive look as a single garden specimen. Has an upright habit and pyramidal form. | ||
Foliage |
Deciduous
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Form |
Conical
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Mature Size | 8-10 x 6m | ||
Uses | Makes a lovely eye-catching feature tree many times throughout the year based on maple-shaped foliage colour and flowers. | ||
Position & Soil | Adaptable to a wide range of climates and conditions but prefers a well-drained soil. | ||
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Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.5-1.8m) • 50cm/52L (1.8-2.4m) |
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Substitutes |
• Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' |
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