Reticulatum purple
‘Reticulatum Purple’ is a Japanese maple with finely cut foliage, remarkable for its strongly outlined veins. In spring, new growth often emerges pink to rosy red, then the colour evolves through summer, before a very decorative orange-red autumn display. An original cultivar to admire up close, very interesting in a container as well as in the garden.
Character & interest
The charm of ‘Reticulatum Purple’ lies in the “drawn leaf” effect: the relief of the veins remains clearly readable and creates a graphic, almost textured look. Depending on conditions, the plant may show more pinkish or more nuanced tones through the season, but it keeps this veined character that makes it unique.
Colours
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Spring : pink to rosy red, with very visible veins.
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Summer : more variable shades (often pinkish/nuanced), depending on exposure and how cool the soil stays.
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Autumn : orange-red (often very bright).
Habit & vigour
Rather upright habit, with vigour often described as good (steady growth). Branching becomes denser with age.
Indicative size
Indications vary depending on sources and training: an order of magnitude around 2 to 3 m in the medium term, with a potential that can be greater in the ground under good conditions.
Exposure
Gentle sun / bright partial shade. Good light enhances the colours, but protection from scorching sun and dry wind improves foliage quality, especially in a container.
| Groupe MS | 14. Reticulatum |
|---|---|
| Habit | Upright |
| Vigueur | Modérée |
| Taille 10 ans | Moyen (2-4m) |
| Forme de feuille | Matsumurae |
| Couleur Printemps | Pourpre réticulé vert |
| Couleur Été | Pourpre verdâtre |
| Couleur Automne | Orange / Rouge |
| Exposure | Mi-ombre |
| Size / Grade | C1, C1.5, C10, C2, C3, C5, C7.5, P9 |
