Peve Stanley
An upright Japanese maple with very deeply cut foliage, giving the illusion of a red “laceleaf”… but on a vertical silhouette. Spring starts bright red, summer darkens to a very deep red (sometimes almost black), then autumn returns with a vivid crimson finish.
Character & interest
‘Peve Stanley’ is selected for a rare combination: extremely divided leaves (a fine, almost feathery texture, quite unique) paired with an upright habit. The result is light, graphic and very distinctive.
Colours
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Spring : clear, bright red.
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Summer : very dark red to black-red depending on exposure and shoot vigour.
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Autumn : crimson red, often very clean and striking.
Habit & vigour
Vertical / upright habit, with a rather light canopy. Intermediate growth rate (medium to good vigour).
Indicative size
An often-quoted guideline: 2.5–3 m tall by 1.2–1.8 m wide at around 10 years (variable with training and growing conditions).
Exposure
Performs well in gentle sun to bright partial shade. In very hot or windy situations, protection from afternoon sun helps keep foliage more regular and colour more stable.
Origin & history
‘Peve Stanley’ is an introduction attributed to the Dutch nurseryman Piet Vergeldt.
| Groupe MS | 2. Atropurpureum |
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| Habit | Érigé compact |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m) |
| Forme de feuille | Original |
| Couleur Printemps | Red |
| Couleur Été | Rouge sombre |
| Couleur Automne | Rouge vif |
| Exposure | Soleil / Mi-ombre |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
