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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Acer trees, known as Maple or Sycamore trees, are a diverse and mostly hardy group, easy to grow in a wide range of soils. They thrive in sun or partial shade and include such delights as Japanese and snakebark maples.
Spectacular leaves, incredibly varied in size, shape and colour, are their predominate feature, whilst most also develop brilliant autumn colour.
Although not known as flowering trees, many have attractive, small, delicate flowers in spring before the leaves unfold. These may be followed by colourful fruits in late summer and autumn.
There are many popular species within the genus; Sycamore trees (Acer pseudoplatanus), Canadian Maple (ruburum) and Norway Maple (platanoides) just to name a few!
For Japanese maple trees, see the Acer palmatum page.
Red Maple
Brilliant red leaves turn to a reddish-purple. One of the best rubrums for a spectacular display of autumn colour.
Maple
Leaves have attractive pink variegation with deep red young shoots. Colourful winter bark, exceptional small tree.
Field Maple
Round headed, good for hedges. Five lobed leaves pinkish red turn golden russet and dark purple in autumn.
A narrow, upright ascending Acer that is suitable for planting in streets.
Golden Cappadocian Maple
The Golden Maple. Young leaves a stunning red turning golden yellow for many weeks. Wonderful autumn tints.
Cappadocian Maple
Fiery blood-red young leaves turn green in summer and later golden yellow autumn tints. An excellent specimen tree.
Snake Bark Maple
Strong growing, snakebark making a small tree. Branches marked green/white. Leaves butter yellow in autumn.
A fine snakebark with dynamic white and green striated bark. Dark green foliage turns orange in autumn.
The Tatarian Maple
A very good form of ginnala with stunning orange and crimson autumn colours. Perfect for smaller gardens.
Upright habit. Attractive purple/red emerging leaves remain a deep purple-bronze-green in summer.
Paper Bark Maple
Brown, curly, flaking old bark with yellowish green leaves turning scarlet red in the autumn.
Boxelder Maple
Young leaves have a broad, soft pink salmon coloured margin change to white. Attractive grey-white stems.