STUNNING PURPLE LEAVES WITH PROMINENT BLACK VEINS IN SPRING!PURPLE GHOST MAPLE HAS EVER-CHANGING FOLIAGE, JUST LOOK AT THE IMAGES... YES THIS IS THE SAME TREE!PURPLE GHOST IS TRULY UNIQUE WITH STRONG VEINING OVERLAID BY VARIOUS COLORS!THE BEST IN THE GHOST SERIES OF JAPANESE MAPLES!2 YEAR OLD LIVE PLANT Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' (Purple Ghost Japanese Maple) * Part shade to full shade * Zones 5-8 * 6'-8' tall * 3'-4' wide Stunning Purple leaves with prominent black veins ! One of the best selections in recent years! Purple Ghost is a medium-size tree. The Spring leaves are deep purple-red with prominent black veins, then slowly fade to a burgundy red, then turn a fiery-red to orange in fall. One of the best selections in recent years. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. This is a must for the collector. Place in dappled shade or 2-3 hours of sun in the morning with afternoon shade will be ok. It also likes well drained soil with high organic matter. Companion Plants: Goes well with 'Viridis' and 'Emerald Lace Japanese Maples as well as Variegated Hakone Grass and Black Mondo Grass. Check out our store for these and many more great plants!