.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Purple Ghost' Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' Description This cultivar of Japanese Maple features striking purple foliage with delicate, lacy leaves. It exhibits a graceful, upright growth habit and vibrant coloration that intensifies in the fall. Suitable for adding visual interest and elegance to gardens and landscape designs. Suggested Uses Ideal for focal points in ornamental gardens, shade trees in lawns, or accent plants in Japanese or modern landscape themes. Works well as a container specimen or in shaded courtyard settings. Plant Details Botanical Name: Purple Ghost' Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' Common Name: Purple Ghost' Japanese Maple Size & Growth: Approximately 10-15 ft tall with a width of 8-12 ft, Slow to Moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Partial sun to full shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with adequate drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, and Shade-loving Perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in partial shade. Water regularly during establishment. Soil Moisture: Keep moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, well-drained loam Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches Winter Care: Mulch around the root zone to protect from cold Planting Depth: Plant so the root flare is at soil level Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring Special Care: Protect from late frosts and strong winds