Other common names
ash-leaved maple
Synonyms
Acer negundo 'Violaceum'
Trees
A medium-sized, bushy-headed, deciduous tree. Young shoots are a purple colour and are covered in a white bloom. Leaves, comprised of 5-7 leaflets, emerge bronze-green becoming greener as they mature. In spring, male plants bear prominent pink-purple, tassel-like flowers
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
8-12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres