acer trees - A Selection

Acer palmatum ?Sango-kaku? is one of the best Japanese Maple plants available, growing with incredible shape and structure, as its foliage continues to change colour and bring vibrancy all year-round. Grow as a large, slow growing and deciduous shrub, or a small tree ? either way its stunning coral-red stems that bare the pink-yellow, soon to turn green in summer, then yellow in autumn foliage leaves, will ?WOW? in garden patios, deckings and shrub flower beds. Through maturity a red tinge will

Deeply fine cut foliage in a rich emerald green colour, a small mound-forming variety with arching shoots. For this Acer to be truly appreciated plant in an acidic soil for superb autumn colour where leaves turn from green to a lovely golden yellow and red. This RHS AGM winner Looks fantastic in a large container as a focal point to the garden. Height & Spread: 4m(158")

Look no further for a shrub to brighten up your garden on those dull, grey rainy days. Acer palmatum 'Katsura' is an erect deciduous shrub with 5?7-lobed leaves that emerge bright orange in spring before quickly turning orange-flushed yellow with pink margins. The color deepens to a rich green as spring progresses, returning to a bright orange in autumn. This Japanese maple has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height & Spread: 4m (13').

The most popular of variegated Maples, Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' boasts variegated foliage which creates a bright contrast against darker-leaved trees, delivering interest throughout the season. It forms a medium-sized tree with a broad and dense crown. In spring, it bears yellow-green drooping flowers on bare stems before the leaves emerge that are followed by winged nutlets. The deeply lobed leaves have green centres surrounded by creamy margins, maintaining their colour all summer until

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum are small, slow growing deciduous trees that are known for their iconic deep purple-red foliage and architecture. They are compact and extremely slow growing making these extremely easy to maintain and for growing in small gardens and containers. The compact rounded habit that is seen by this variety allows a canopy of colour to form. The foliage also undergoes a transformation from spring to summer and into autumn. Foliage starts out purple-red with purple flowers,

The ever-changing foliage of Acer palmatum 'Extravaganza' features stunning marbled patterning making it an unusual and very collectable variety. The leaves first emerge bright pinkish-red delivering an exhilarating splash of colour to kick off the spring after the winter doldrums. As they mature, they unveil streaky green and cream variation that becomes more marked as the summer progresses. Come autumn they develop fiery pink-red tones before falling. Acers are slow growing and make ideal

Three breathtaking acer varieties together in one pot, creating a mesmerising display of ever-changing colour.

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira', known as the Lion's Head Maple, is a remarkable cultivar of Japanese maple, renowned for its distinctive leaves and compact, artistic shape. It exhibits a dense, bushy, and upright growth habit with rigid branches, resembling a bonsai.In spring, its leaves are bright green, deeply lobed, and crinkled, transitioning to dark green in summer while retaining their texture. In autumn, the foliage displays brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow, lasting longer than

This plant produces lovely red leaves in spring turning to green in the summer. The young growing tips are reddish brown and create an attractive contrast. Height 101-150cm. HP - Hardy perennial.

A charming small tree or large shrub with glossy, deeply three?lobed leaves that transform into a vivid display of orange, red and crimson in autumn.

Finely cut red leaves and brilliant autumn colour

This beautiful japanese maple produces a branching, upright, bush with curved, dark red lobed leaves. Flowers January-December. Mature height 1-1.5m; spread 1-1.5m. HP - Hardy perennial. Acers are a wonderful family of deciduous trees and shrubs which put on a show-stopping display with their beautiful foliage, graceful habits and autumn colours. Plus they're usually quite slow-growing, making them an ideal choice for a container on the patio as well as in the garden.

This plant produces an attractive red, rounded bush with dark red, deeply lobed leaves that turn orange/yellow in autumn. Height 101-150cm. Hardy perennial. Acers are a wonderful family of deciduous trees and shrubs which put on a show-stopping display with their beautiful foliage, graceful habits and autumn colours. Plus they're usually quite slow-growing, making them an ideal choice for a container on the patio as well as in the garden.

This plant produces lovely red leaves in spring turning to green in the summer. The young growing tips are reddish brown and create an attractive contrast. Height 101-150cm. HP - Hardy perennial.

One of the ?Jack Frost? series of super-hardy hybrid Japanese Acers, Acer x pseudosieboldianum ?North Wind? tolerates much colder temperatures than other Japanese Acers

Elevate your garden with the Acer Shirasawanum Aureum, a spectacular deciduous tree celebrated for its fiery autumn hues and striking yellow foliage. This variety, known for its slow growth, is perfect for both containers on the patio and as a standout centrepiece in your garden landscape. Imagine the visual impact of its radiant leaves, transforming your outdoor space into a masterpiece of natural beauty.The Acer Shirasawanum Aureum boasts a mature height and spread of 4-8 meters, offering a