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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.
Red Maple
Glossy green leaves turning brilliant red in the autumn holding its leaves quite late. A reliable, attractive tree.
Long lasting autumn colours. A vigorous grower when young with a symmetrical ovate crown later.
Paper Bark Maple
Brown, curly, flaking old bark with yellowish green leaves turning scarlet red in the autumn.
Sugar Maple
(Sugar Maple) A worthy majestic, healthy tree for any situation and famous for its ‘Maple Syrup’ production.
Field Maple
Round headed, good for hedges. Five lobed leaves pinkish red turn golden russet and dark purple in autumn.
Boxelder Maple
Young leaves have a broad, soft pink salmon coloured margin change to white. Attractive grey-white stems.
Bushy headed tree with bright gold and yellow winter stems. Bright green summer foliage turns gold in autumn.
Tightly branched and compact headed tree. Stunning autumn colours of orange and reds with delicate spring flowers.
A form of upright habit with particularly reliable and exceptional autumn colour. Red flowers appear in spring.
Maple
Moonrise or Fullmoon Maple. Dramatic autumn burnt-orange and red foliage. Cream and pink flowers in the spring.
Sycamore
Slow growing, broadly spreading tree. Leaves variegated with cream, pink and purple. Gold and bronze autumn colour.
Finely cut leaves turn a kaleidoscope of orange yellow and red in autumn. Ideal for exposed sites.