Sycamore Maple ‘Atropurpureum’ (Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Atropurpureum’) is an exceptional cultivar with decorative purple foliage, valued in home gardens, parks, and urban greenery. It stands out with its intense coloration, strong resistance to weather conditions, and fast growth, making it an attractive color accent in any landscape. The plant is grafted.

Appearance and key features

• Habit: tree with a broad, regular crown • Height: typically 10–15 m, up to 20 m in favorable conditions • Leaves: large, lobed, dark purple on top, greenish underneath • Bark: grayish, slightly peeling with age • Flowering: spring; small yellow‑green flowers • Growth rate: fast

Growing requirements

• Position: sunny or semi‑shaded (best coloration in full sun) • Soil: fertile, moderately moist, well‑drained • Hardiness: high frost resistance; tolerant of air pollution • Care: undemanding; tolerates formative pruning well