{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-d-attropurpurea","title":"Acer palmatum Atropurpurea 40 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eAcer palmatum ‘Atropurpurea’ – Classic Red Japanese Maple for Lasting Colour and Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eAcer palmatum \u003cem data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e‘Atropurpurea’\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most popular and reliable red Japanese maples, valued for its rich foliage colour and graceful, spreading habit. The finely cut leaves emerge deep purple-red in spring, holding strong colour through summer before turning vivid crimson and scarlet in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eIts naturally elegant, open structure creates a soft, layered canopy that adds both height and movement to the garden. 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