Colour in successive chapters
Deep purple foliage retains its rich colour through the season and warms to bright red in autumn.
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Acer 'Peve Dave'® 19cm
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€39,00
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Acer palmatum ‘Peve Dave’®
- Elongated leaf lobes
- Deep purple foliage
- Compact upright habit
- Bright red autumn colour
Acer palmatum ‘Peve Dave’® combines deep purple foliage with elongated lobes that give the canopy its distinctive detail. The leaves retain a noticeable blade around their base, and their glossy surface brings the dark colour to life as it catches the light. Upright branching gathers this texture into an elegant silhouette. In autumn, brighter red shades provide a vivid final display before leaf fall reveals the winter framework.
Beside plants with large, rounded leaves, its fine texture becomes even more striking. It can provide an upright focal point among low clumps, with enough open space around the branches to reveal their unusual outline.
‘Peve Dave’ received a gold medal at GrootGroenPlus in 2005.
What makes it special
Three substantial qualities explain why ‘Peve Dave’ stands out both in close detail and in its overall presence.
Foliage that rewards a closer look
The elongated lobes retain a visible blade around their base, creating a fine texture without becoming thread-like.
A silhouette with design value
The narrow upright crown brings a clear vertical line and graphic detail to a small setting.
Why you will love it: Glossy purple leaves and elongated lobes bring distinctive detail to an upright maple.
In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations A focal point in sheltered bright partial shade, with enough open space to appreciate its compact upright crown with narrow branching
A fine upright line
Use it as a focal point near an entrance, sheltered seating area or in the middle layer of a cool mixed planting. At maturity, it develops a compact upright crown with narrow branching and benefits from a calm background and sufficient open space to retain its natural architecture.
For several plants retaining a free natural crown, allow centre-to-centre spacing close to the mature spread of 1–1.5 m. In a pot choose a stable base, free drainage and a position where the roots are protected from overheating.
Purple and broad leaves
Golden-yellow tussocks, small yellow flowers and pale ferns create a bright contrast beneath the upright purple crown. These companions share a preference for bright partial shade and organic soil that retains moisture while draining freely.
- Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ — creates a low luminous golden-yellow base that makes the upright purple canopy appear even deeper
- Epimedium × perralchicum ‘Fröhnleiten’ — spreads low evergreen foliage and bright yellow spring flowers in front of the upright purple canopy
- Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Pearly White’ — the ivory centres of its fronds brighten the shaded base and give a delicate contrast to the upright purple canopy
Care at a glance
Light
Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, sheltered from fierce midday sun and drying winds.
Watering
Water thoroughly when the upper layer begins to dry, maintaining even moisture without waterlogging; check pots more frequently in hot weather.
Climate & hardiness
Deciduous and hardy in winter cold; fresh growth benefits from shelter against late frost, hot dry air and extreme summer exposure.
Safety
An ornamental plant, not food. It is not intended for consumption; place it away from children or animals that tend to chew plant material.
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, microclimate, ground planting, pots, growing medium, watering, feeding, pruning and the winter cycle
Light & microclimate
Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, sheltered from fierce midday sun and drying winds.
Planting in the ground
Plant in fertile, organic, acid to neutral soil that retains moisture yet drains freely. Keep the root collar level with the surrounding soil and allow the natural crown the space indicated by its mature habit.
Growing in a pot
Choose a stable outdoor pot with unobstructed drainage and a structured growing mix. Check the available root space periodically and move to a larger pot when roots fill it. Keep enough room around the crown for its natural outline.
Watering & cool roots
Water thoroughly when the upper layer begins to dry, maintaining even moisture without waterlogging; check pots more frequently in hot weather. An organic mulch helps buffer sudden changes in moisture and temperature.
Feeding & clean foliage
A light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is usually sufficient. Avoid excessive nitrogen and late feeding, which encourage soft new growth.
Pruning & the winter cycle
Pruning is rarely necessary. Remove only dead, damaged or awkwardly crossing branches after leaf fall and before midwinter. A bare crown in winter is entirely normal.
Development over timeFrom a young Acer to narrow graphic crown with ribbon-like purple lobesCareful establishment gradually gives way to characteristic natural branching and increasingly rich seasonal changes.
First establishment
After planting, new growth may be restrained while the root system settles. Even moisture and a sheltered microclimate matter more than rapid extension.
The natural habit becomes clear
As the main shoots branch, the plant gradually develops a compact upright crown with narrow branching. Its natural line is most attractive when it is not clipped into a rigid shape.
A mature seasonal rhythm
With maturity it repeats its distinctive colour cycle each year: deep purple in spring and summer, then bright red autumn colour, followed by natural leaf fall.
Mature form & dimensions
5–10 yearsHeight 1.5–2.5 mSpread 1–1.5 mElongated lobes with a united base
Leaves have elongated lobes and a visible, united blade around their base. Their shape is fuller than that of extremely narrow-lobed maples.
Form through time
Spring–summerElongated lobes with a united base
WinterBare branching after leaf fall
A bare winter framework is normal for a deciduous Acer. Colour and the timing of leaf fall depend on the local microclimate.
What to expect after planting: In a suitable position in open ground, the mature form reaches approximately 1.5–2.5 m in height and 1–1.5 m in spread over 5–10 years. Growth usually remains more restrained in a pot.
History & origin Cultivar origin A Piet Vergeldt selection from the Netherlands
‘Peve Dave’ was selected by Dutch nurseryman Piet Vergeldt. Its glossy purple foliage has elongated lobes, intermediate in appearance between extremely narrow-lobed maples and broader-leaved forms.
It received a gold medal at GrootGroenPlus in 2005. The exact year of the original selection is not known with certainty.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Elongated lobes, one leaf
The elongated lobes of ‘Peve Dave’ remain joined by a visible blade around their base. Its appearance is intermediate between very narrow-lobed maples and broader palmate forms. It remains a simple leaf carried on one stalk; the lobes are not separate needles or leaflets.
Frequently asked questions
Six practical answers covering light, seasonal colour, pots, mature size, pruning and winter leaf fall.
01How much sun will it tolerate in warm European regions?
Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun, sheltered from fierce midday sun and drying winds. A sheltered microclimate matters just as much as the number of hours of light.
02Why does its colour change through the year?
Light and temperature influence the depth of the purple colour. Elongated lobes with a visible shared blade remain characteristic, and the foliage turns brighter red in autumn.
03Can it remain in a pot?
It can grow for years in a large outdoor pot with free drainage and even moisture. As it matures towards 1.5–2.5 m × 1–1.5 m, check available root space periodically and move to a larger pot when required.
04How large does it become and how quickly?
In a suitable position in open ground it reaches approximately 1.5–2.5 m in height and 1–1.5 m in spread over 5–10 years. Microclimate and available root space influence the rate.
05Does it need pruning to hold its shape?
Usually not; its natural architecture is central to its beauty. If cleaning is needed, work after leaf fall and before midwinter, removing only what is necessary.
06Is it normal for the tree to be bare in winter?
Yes. It is deciduous and sheds its leaves in autumn after completing its colour cycle. Fresh growth returns in spring.
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