This elegant deciduous shrub, known for its fine-textured and weeping branches, thrives in hardiness zones 5 through 8, preferring cool temperatures. It displays stunning purple to deep burgundy foliage throughout the growing season, turning bright red in the fall, adding a magical splash of color to the landscape. Acer palmatum 'Filifera Purpurea' flourishes in well-drained, moist soil, maintaining a graceful cascading shape. With a mature height of approximately 8 to 10 feet, this plant exhibits moderate deer resistance. Its ornamental appeal, along with its adaptability to partial shade and filtered sunlight, makes it a desirable addition to any garden collection.
