Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Velvet' Japanese Maple JUNESALE This selection was found as

This selection was found as a sport by Greg Ballard

Not to be confused with ‘Meigetsu Itaya’ or many of the other maples this name has been applied to

fragrant tea olives of them all

Bloom photo by Josh Smith

this slow-growing variety typically reaches a height of 2-3 ft and a width of 3-4 ft

Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Velvet' Japanese Maple JUNESALE This selection was found asAcer shirasawanum 'Purple Velvet' Red Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Purple Velvet' is a delightful tree known for its smooth, deep purple leaves that emerge with a pink blush in spring. The leaves have short lobes that create a fan like appearance. This slow growing tree features a bushy canopy, with roundish purple red leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn. It thrives in well drained soil with morning sun and afternoon shade. In 10 years, it reaches a