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Acer trees (Maples) are a diverse and hardy group of trees that are easy to grow. They have spectacular leaves that come in many different sizes, shapes and colours. Most Acer varieties display superb autumn colour. The leaves can be large and lobed or small and finely cut. Bright yellow colours can glow through summer. Some cultivars have attractive variegated foliage. There are also varieties of Acer with deep purple or salmon pink leaves.

In the spring they have small, delicate flowers that are a rich source of nectar for insects. These flowers appear before the leaves emerge.

The bark of Acer trees can also be a dazzling feature. The rich, brown, pealing bark of Acer griseum is outstanding. Snake Bark Maples have amazing striped bark with bright green or red lines.

Acers grow in a wide range of soils. They thrive in sun or partial shade. Some species grow into fine large specimens whilst others can be small dainty trees.

Common varieties include Field Maple, Snake Bark Maple, Paper Bark Maple, Norway Maple and Silver Maple.

Acer buergerianum

Acer buergerianum

Maple

Produces a round crown of lush summer foliage, gives good red-orange autumn colour. Reddish-brown flaking bark.

Acer campestre

Acer campestre

Maple

Round-headed, good for hedges. Five lobed leaves pinkish-red turn golden russet and dark purple in autumn.

Acer campestre 'Carnival'

Acer campestre ‘Carnival’

Maple

Bold, white leaf margins and pink growing tips. Cheerful and distinctive small tree all through the summer.

Acer campestre 'Elsrijk'

Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’

Maple

A Dutch selection of dense, conical habit, with lobed mid-green leaves that turn yellow in autumn.

Acer campestre 'Evenley Red'

Acer campestre ‘Evenley Red’

Maple

Small tree with a rounded crown. Exceptional, rich-red colours throughout the autumn months.

Acer campestre ‘Green Column’

Maple

More upright, columnar version of Field Maple. Young leaves have a pink flush which turn orange in the autumn.

Acer campestre 'Red Shine'

Acer campestre ‘Red Shine’

Maple

Narrow pyramidal habit. New leaves crimson in spring, fading to mauve/green in summer, turning yellow in autumn.

Acer campestre 'William Caldwell'

Acer campestre ‘William Caldwell’

Maple

A small tree with a compact and narrow, upright habit with good, orange-red autumn colour.

Acer capillipes

Acer capillipes

Maple

Young growth coral red, green then reddish-orange in autumn. Yellow flowers, striated bark and pink fruits.

Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum'

Acer cappadocicum ‘Aureum’

Maple

The Golden Maple. Young leaves a stunning red turning golden yellow for many weeks. Wonderful autumn tints.

Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum'

Acer cappadocicum ‘Rubrum’

Maple

Fiery blood-red young leaves turn green in summer and later golden yellow autumn tints. An excellent specimen tree.

Acer carpinifolium

Acer carpinifolium

Maple

An amusing Acer whose leaves look like a Hornbeam. The autumn colour is a wonderful, golden-yellow.

Acer caudatifolium 1

Acer caudatifolium

Maple

A small to medium-sized, densely-branched tree with smooth green to reddish-green bark marked with faint white stripes.

Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo'

Acer conspicuum ‘Red Flamingo’

Maple

Leaves have attractive pink variegation with deep red young shoots. Colourful winter bark, exceptional small tree.

Acer conspicuum 'Silver Vein'

Acer conspicuum ‘Silver Vein’

Maple

Strong growing, snakebark making a small tree. Branches marked green/white. Leaves butter yellow in autumn.

Acer crataegifolium 'Veitchii'

Acer crataegifolium ‘Veitchii’

Maple

Long dark green leaves with striking white and pale pink variegation in summer, then brilliant pink and purple in autumn.

Acer davidii 'George Forrest'

Acer davidii ‘George Forrest’

Maple

Large shiny dark green leaves and rhubarb-red stalks. Green and white snakeskin-like striated bark.

Acer davidii 'Madeline Spitta'

Acer davidii ‘Madeline Spitta’

Maple

An upright growing form of Snake-bark Maple. The leaves assume lovely orange autumn tints. Slow growing.

Acer davidii 'Rosalie'

Acer davidii ‘Rosalie’

Maple

Silver-reddish striated bark when young. As the plant ages, turns dark green and silver on the more mature stems.

Acer davidii 'Serpentine'

Acer davidii ‘Serpentine’

Maple

A small upright-growing tree with very prominent, purple-green and white striped bark and bright orange leaf colours.

Acer davidii VIPER® 'mindavi'

Acer davidii ‘Viper’® (Mindavi)

Maple

A fine snakebark with dynamic white and green striated bark. Dark green foliage turns orange in autumn.

Acer freemanii ‘Autumn Fantasy’

Maple

A red and silver maple with bold, healthy leaves turning intense ruby-red in the autumn. Good for public parks.

Acer ginnala 'Flame'

Acer ginnala ‘Flame’

Maple

The Tatarian Maple. A very good form of ginnala with extra stunning orange and crimson autumn colours.

Acer griseum

Acer griseum

Maple

The Paper Bark Maple. Brown flaking bark with yellowish-green leaves turning scarlet red in the autumn.

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