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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.
Maple
Leaves have attractive pink variegation with deep red young shoots. Colourful winter bark, exceptional small tree.
Purple Maple
Lime green flowers tinged red in April followed by large, intense purple leaves turning orange in autumn.
Variegated Maple
A popular garden tree. Globe-headed with green leaves and striking white marginal band. Yellowish autumn colour.
Shrimp Leaf Sycamore
Distinctive small tree with glorious shrimp pink, young spring foliage. Suitable for small gardens. Slow growing.
Sycamore
New foliage emerges shrimp pink, turning yellow-green with purple undersides. Pendulous yellow flowers.
Red Maple
Brilliant red leaves turn to a reddish-purple. One of the best rubrums for a spectacular display of autumn colour.
Long lasting autumn colours. A vigorous grower when young with a symmetrical ovate crown later.
A compact, elegant tree with ascending branches and good autumn colour.
A narrow, upright ascending Acer that is suitable for planting in streets.
Snake Bark Maple
Young growth coral red, green then reddish-orange in autumn. Yellow flowers, striated bark and pink fruits.
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.