This is a cultivar I can't find much information about. I am hoping my forum friends can help me out. :) According to Vertrees, 'Royle' originated as a witches broom on A. p. f. atropurpureum and forms a small rounded ball, eventually reaching 5 feet. From what I can tell - a few maple outlets may be spelling the name 'Royal' or 'Royale'. Does anyone have this tree? I would love to know about it and/or see pics. THANK YOU!
Its available from Topiary Gardens, who describes it as: Small irregularly shaped leaves that emerge pinkish orange in the spring changing to a dark maroon leaf with a green overcast. Will have more color if grown in full sun. New growth in the summer is bright red. This contrasts well amongst the older leaves. Originating from a witches' broom in NJ, this maple grows into a rounded ball which will eventually reach 5 ft. Autumn color is brilliant crimson. Hope that helps. I don't have this one...yet!
correct spelling is 'Royle'. Billy Scwartz who has found/propagated more than 20 witches brooms named this 1 after the maiden name of his English-born wife Jacqui. I have not had mine long enough, spookie, to add to the above descriptions but I love the contrast of the bright new smaller leaves with the older red leaves on witches brooms.
just to add to my above post Billy Scwartz found the 'Royle' broom on an atropurpureum JM in the center of the town of Neshanic Station NJ
