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japanese maple, acer palmatum phoenix

Also known as a snakebark maple, the Japanese maple Acer palmatum 'Phoenix' is a dazzling ornamental tree, noted for its bright red young stems. In winter, the vivid red shoots have been likened to the red-stemmed dogwoods, which are renowned for their amazing seasonal colour, and the bark on older stems is striped silvery white, which accentuates their red colouring even further. The perfect choice for any garden needing some vibrant colour, 'Phoenix' is definitely one of the most striking