Weeping Laceleaf Japanese Maple
Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'
In growth
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In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 15-20 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Root ball flush with ground |
| Mature size | 15-20 ft tall, 15 ft wide |
| Chilling hours | 400 |
| Life expectancy | 20-30 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2021 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-draining, loamy or sandy loam |
| Soil pH | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Purple, Black-Purple |
| Bloom | Light Pink |
| Fruit | Drupe |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | T-budding, softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Lavender, Salvia, Coreopsis |
Where it came from
| Grower | Home Depot |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Home Depot |
Care
Stunning dark purple leaves with beautiful pink spring blooms.
Maintenance
Prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove dead wood.
Cleanup
Clean up fallen fruit and leaves autumn to prevent pest cycles.
Notes
One of the darkest purple-leafed cultivars available; very heat tolerant and highly popular in Western arid landscapes.