Acer pal. ‘Purple Ghost’
(Initial revision 8 Feb 2011)
I have his plant for a couple of years from a 3 gal stock. It does not appear to be vigorous. It is a popular collector’s item. The dark maroon purple foliage is indeed very desirable attractive especially for landscape purposes.
Acer palmatum ‘Purple Ghost’

Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' in early May

Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' in June

Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' in late October
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
- I Ching
