Acer palmatum ‘Frosted Purple’
Japanese Maple - Frosted Purple
A reticulated variegated Japanese Maple which displays similarities to its parent ‘Purple Ghost’ but brighter in colour. New spring leaves with jagged edges emerge a light purple with a white dusting and brownish veins in spring. By summer, the colouration fades while still maintaining darker veins. Fall brings in shades of red-orange. Grows 8′ high by 6′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Tags | variegated |
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Found as a seedling of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' in 2003 by Buchholz Nursery, Oregon.
Special Notes
Exposure: Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Protected from the hot mid-day sun.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.



