Acer trees, commonly known as maples, offer vibrant and diverse foliage that changes with the seasons – providing dynamic visual interest to any garden landscape. From fiery reds and oranges in autumn to lush greens in the spring and summer, Acers add visual appeal to your garden year round. These stunning trees come in various sizes and shapes – including small shrub-like varieties and towering trees that can provide excellent shade during hot summer months. This versatility allows you to choose the perfect Acer to fit your garden’s size and style.
Typically, Acers require minimal pruning and are adaptable to a range of soil conditions – making them a practical choice for the low-maintenance garden. Whether you seek a remarkable centrepiece or a practical shade provider, these trees are an enduring favourite among landscape designers and nature enthusiasts alike.
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ACER TAMUKEYAMA
One of the older Japanese maple cultivars. Outstanding foliage color throughout the seasons. New foliage is a deep crimson-red when unfolding but turns to a… -
ACER SUMINAGASHI
Purple, Red in Spring; Purple, Green, Bronze in Summer; Red in Autumn. -
ACER STELLA ROSA
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Stella Rossa' Japanese Maple. "Red Moon". Attractive pink-red foliage becoming dark purple red in summer before turning bright red in autumn. The… -
ACER SHIRASAWANUM AUTUMN MOON
Has apricot-orange spring leaves that are yellow-green through summer. Autumn leaves are orange and yellow. Protect from full sun as the leaves will be scorched.… -
ACER SHINDESHOJO
This compact Japanese maple has dainty foliage that emerges in spring in tones of vibrant red and apricot darkening to reddish green in summer. -
ACER SENKAKI
Coral red on young branches and green leaves turn to golden - yellow in Autumn. Prefers reasonably sheltered position and free draining soils, frost hardy. -
ACER SEIRYU
Grows upright with elegant, spreading branches. Its finely-cut leaves are bright green and have a lacy texture. During autumn, the leaves turn beautiful shades of… -
ACER RED EMPEROR
Similar to and possibly an improvement of Bloodgood, retaining its purple-red leaf color even better through the growing season. Changes to dark crimson in the… -
ACER PIXIE
Pretty "Pixie" could also be called "Lady in Red" as the new spring foliage is a rich vibrant red gradually maturing to a deeper black… -
ACER PALMATUM VIRIDIS
Soft fresh green, feathery spring foliage becomes a deeper green through summer, golden yellow and orange in autumn. -
ACER OSAKAZUKI
Bright green young foliage, rich green summer colouring in autumn fiery orange or crimson scarlett. Most brilliant Japanese maple for autumn colour. -
ACER NEGUNDO VAR. VIOLACEUM
Has eye-catching burgundy tassels on bare branches before the new spring growth. The young shoots and leaves are purple-maroon and mature into green summer leaves…