Acer palmatum 'Frosted Purple' Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Frosted Purple'
Pink-Purple Reticulated Variegated
Japanese Maple
Zones 5-9
'Frosted Purple' has a pink purple reticulation to the leaf that makes this tree stand out. The reticulated veins seem to hold well throughout the summer. New growth flushes during the summer are a bright red and often show reticulation as well. Fall color ranges from bright red to red purple. I would expect 'Frosted Purple' to reach 8-10 ft in 10 years. Give 'Frosted Purple' protection from the hot afternoon sun for best growth and color.
Found as a chance seedling from 'Purple Ghost' in 2003 by Talon Buchholz, 'Frosted Purple' resembles its parent, but has a lot more pink color in the reticulated veins in the purple leaves. The color is even brighter than 'Olsen's Frosted Strawberry'.
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Customer Reviews
Can’t wait for all 3 trees to come back to life . Shipping did a number on 2 of my trees . My frost purple lost all it’s leaves do to the heat from shipping but that’s to be expected . It is slowly starting to put out new growth so can’t wait to see the awesome colors !!!! ( side not double tree boxing may not be the best idea ) . Over all I love the trees and will continue to order more in the future !!!!!!
Can’t wait for all 3 trees to come back to life . Shipping did a number on 2 of my trees . My frost purple lost all it’s leaves do to the heat from shipping but that’s to be expected . It is slowly starting to put out new growth so can’t wait to see the awesome colors !!!! ( side not double tree boxing may not be the best idea ) . Over all I love the trees and will continue to order more in the future !!!!!!
Great colors throughout the seasons.
Great colors throughout the seasons.
Glad I got this one! This tree is unbelievable! How are colors like that possible? Very beautiful and changes throughout the season. Each phase is unbelievable. Frosted Purple is a SUPER STAR! If I had room I'd get several and plant them as a forest In the shady part of my yard with some smaller dwarfs at their feet.