Frosted Purple Japanese maple

Notes

'Frosted Purple' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Frosted Purple') is a tree for specimen planting, small gardens, and fall color. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun. Spring leaves are purple and pink with a frosting of creamy white and darker veins. New summer growth emerges bright red. Fall color ranges from orange to bright red to bright purple.

Pairs well with Autumn fern, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Snowdrop, and Western hemlock.