Acer palmatum 'Attraction'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Superbum'
Attraction Japanese Maple
Superbum Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Attraction' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Attraction' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with purple and red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Attraction'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple and red
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Attraction'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sun tolerant and colorful all season, the leaves of this rounded 20' tree open burgundy-purple and hold that color until they become a flame of red-purple in fall; a fine, vigorous landscape tree. S/M

By: Forestfarm

'Attraction', also known as Superbum, is a vigorous grower ultimately reaching a height of 15 feet in the landscape. Leaves emerge a bright red with a purplish hue that deepens in summer. Fall color is a bright crimson. Although 'Attraction' is as hardy as Bloodgood, its leaves may burn in hot sun. This cultivar was a chance seedling from Japan in 1970, imported into the Netherlands, and introduced into the United States a few years later by Maplewood Nursery.

By: jensfarm maples

PALMATUM, red. Syn. 'Superbum.' Deep maroon foliage holds its color through summer but will burn in the hot sun. A vigorous and hardy grower which would be a very good choice for your permanent landscaping plans.