{"product_id":"purple-ghost-japanese-maple","title":"Acer Palmatum 'Purple Ghost'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Ghost Japanese Maple is a highly sought-after reticulated cultivar known for its dramatic purple foliage and contrasting dark veins. New leaves emerge in rich shades of lavender and purple, divided by deep maroon reticulation that gives the foliage its distinctive “ghost” appearance. Its dense branching and upright, slightly pendulous habit create a beautiful form as the tree matures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Purple Ghost' provides exceptional color and texture in the landscape and is especially prized by Japanese maple collectors. Filtered light or protection from intense afternoon sun helps bring out its best coloration, making it an excellent specimen for a protected garden location where its detailed foliage can be appreciated up close. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Purple Ghost'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple Ghost Japanese Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, densely branched with a semi-pendulous form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize in 15 Years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–10 ft tall × 8–10 ft wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morning or filtered sun to partial shade; protect from intense afternoon sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep lavender to rich purple with dark maroon veining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple to burgundy tones with contrasting reticulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red to purple-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dramatic reticulated purple foliage with dark maroon veins; part of the highly collectible Ghost Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parker Ranch Japanese Maples","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":67655017005155,"sku":"PR-PURPLEGHOST-1G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon XL","offer_id":67655017037923,"sku":"PR-PURPLEGHOST-1GXL","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":67655017070691,"sku":"PR-PURPLEGHOST-2G","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":67655017103459,"sku":"PR-PURPLEGHOST-3G","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":67655017136227,"sku":"PR-PURPLEGHOST-5G","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3341\/3219\/files\/Purpleghost.jpg?v=1791311580","url":"https:\/\/parkerranchmaples.com\/products\/purple-ghost-japanese-maple","provider":"Parker Ranch Japanese Maples ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}