It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. Keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. This tree does best in a location that gets morning sunlight but is shaded from the hot afternoon sun, although it will also grow in partial shade. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Purple Ghost Japanese Maple will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. Purple Ghost Japanese Maple is recommended for the following landscape applications
It has no significant negative characteristics. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Purple Ghost Japanese Maple is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. The small lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of scarlet and crimson in the fall. It has attractive burgundy foliage with deep purple veins and tinges of silver which emerges rose in spring. Purple Ghost Japanese Maple is primarily valued in the landscape for its ornamental globe-shaped form. Propagate by grafting, softwood cuttings or layering.Aptly named, this new variety features beautiful burgundy leaves with contrasting darker veins during summer, amazingly turning shades of fiery red and crimson in fall a good sized tree, ideal for shade in the home landscape foliage is outstanding.May be affected by horse chestnut scale, aphids, verticillium wilt.Fertilize in spring before the leaves emerge. If pruning is necessary, prune during the dormant season and avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running.
Low maintenance, this plant needs little pruning.Perfect as a specimen plant in cottage gardens, city gardens, or containers.Leaf scorch can be caused by a lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure.
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Best leaf color in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils.The unique narrow shape of this Japanese Maple selection makes it perfect in situations where space is limited. Emerging bright red in spring, the delicate foliage of palmate, 5-7 slender tipped lobed leaves gradually changes to purple-red or reddish green as the season progresses, before turning brilliant red with orange hues in the fall. Perfect for small gardens, Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' (Japanese Maple) is a dense, upright, columnar shrub or small tree with changing foliage, season after season.
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