Acer

Acer 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. Many acer 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.

For Japanese maples see the Acer palmatum page.

  • Acer campestre 'William Caldwell' 1

    Acer campestre ‘William Caldwell’

    Maple

    Out of stock

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

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  • Acer capillipes 1

    Acer capillipes

    Snake Bark Maple

    Unavailable

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

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  • Acer davidii ‘Viper’® (Mindavi)

    Snake Bark Maple

    £78.00

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

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  • Acer ‘Esk Flamingo’

    Maple

    Out of stock

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

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  • Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’

    Purple Maple

    £78.00

    Lime green flowers tinged red in April followed by large, intense purple leaves turning orange in autumn.

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  • Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' 1

    Acer platanoides ‘Drummondii’

    Variegated Maple

    £78.00

    A popular garden tree. Globe-headed with green leaves and striking white marginal band. Yellowish autumn colour.

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  • Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'® 2

    Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’®

    Golden Maple

    Out of stock

    A beautiful, golden leafed Norway Maple. Retains its colour throughout the season. Fast growing.

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  • Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Brilliantissimum’

    Shrimp Leaf Sycamore

    £78.00

    Distinctive small tree with glorious shrimp pink, young spring foliage. Suitable for small gardens. Slow growing.

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  • Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Leopoldii’

    Sycamore

    Unavailable

    Variegated foliage emerges creamy pink, maturing to bright green with yellow and pink speckles.

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  • Acer rubrum ‘Brandywine’

    Red Maple

    From £60.00

    Brilliant red leaves turn to a reddish-purple. One of the best rubrums for a spectacular display of autumn colour.

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  • Acer rubrum 'October Glory'® 1

    Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’®

    Red Maple

    Out of stock

    Glossy green leaves turning brilliant red in the autumn holding its leaves quite late. A reliable, attractive tree.

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  • Acer rubrum ‘Scanlon’

    Red Maple

    £78.00

    Medium-sized tree with a compact, narrow columnar crown. Autumn colours of purple and orange hues.

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