Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' Purple 'Red Sunset' is an oustanding

'Red Sunset' is an oustanding maple with an upright habit and rounded to oval crown

avenues or car parks

An attractive evergreen with leathery leaves

luscious-looking-but-toxic berries with a dangerous appeal

Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' Purple 'Red Sunset' is an oustandingIf you want year round enjoyment from your Japanese maple, this is the cultivar to go for. The leaves emerge pinkish green, turning bright green in summer and golden yellow with hints of red in autumn. The bright red annual growth provides much desired winter interest. 6 metres tall with a 3 metre spread. Needs shelter, light and well drained soil. Hardy. A shallow rooting tree