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Red Pygmy Red Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum atropurpureum 'Red Pygmy'
Red Japanese Maple
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Interesting foliage with lobes that look like willow leaves are a vivid red when emerging and become a deep purple-red through summer, or fading to a bronze-green where there is more sunlight. Fall color can be scarlet. Perfect specimen to add color and texture.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
Quick answers
How big does Red Pygmy Red Japanese Maple get?
About 8' tall and 8' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Red Pygmy Red Japanese Maple need?
Shade (<2 hours Sun).
How much water does Red Pygmy Red Japanese Maple need?
Moderate water use.
Will Red Pygmy Red Japanese Maple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Red Pygmy Red Japanese Maple in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Red Pygmy Red Japanese Maple wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.