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aka Japanese Maple

Herbstfeuer which translates in German as Autumn Fire is a formal green upright maple with pleasant yellow green spring foliage that matures to dark green. This colour tinges with purple in late summer. It's excellent orange-red autumn colour fully lives up to it's name. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A gorgeous little weeping Maple with delicate, lacy, purple foliage on graceful pendulous branches. Use as a focal point either in the garden or a special container. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh wind. Delicious and deciduous.

This ancient cultivar from the 1800's is more tolerant of the sun than many thought we still recommend a sheltered position. The name refers to the cascading leaves.

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aka Japanese Maple

Known for it's transition of colour from greens to reds as winter progresses. As soon as the temperatures begin to drop the bark begins to change colour to yellow at the trunk, the colder it gets the further up the colour moves from pale yellow through orange to intense red at the tips. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. This is a beautiful Maple that is definitely a favourite of mine. The dainty, new spring leaves emerge pale yellow with hints of orange and red before slowly turning green over summer. In autumn the yellow and orange tones are once again to the fore prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

Acer 'Katsura' will do best in a sheltered position with protection from harsh wind and hot afternoon sun.

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aka Japanese Maple

This Japanese Maple has feathery foliage that emerges burgundy red in the spring and is known for holding its red colour right through the summer taking on a vibrant crimson red in autumn. Rightfully named, Lace Lady, the foliage is deeply dissected and forms an attractive loose crown. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

One can only assume that this Maple was so named because of the strong vigorous growth. Personally I think it should be called simply gorgeous! The long dissected crimson leaves sensuously droop on red stemmed branches. Definitely a must have. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

An attractive little Japanese Maple with a wide upright habit growing as wide as it is high. Chocolate-brown leaves in spring turning bronze-green in summer then orange autumn tones. Perfect for a sheltered spot in small gardens. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Moonfire holds it's colour in shade better than other red leaf cultivars. Tolerates full sun maintaining it's colour in hot summers. The foliage emerges dark purple in spring and turns red as summer nears, except in shade where the colour remains purple. Autumn colour is fiery red. Deciduous

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aka Purple Norway Maple

If you want a really special feature tree then this could be the Maple for you. The large 5 lobed leaves are in tones of crimson to dark purple. Forms an upright tree with a rounded head. Will grow in sun or semi-shade as long as sheltered from strong winds. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A desirable Maple with deeply dissected foliage that cascades gracefully on naturally pendulous branches. The spring growth is soft green with orange hues, gradually turning to a uniform green in summer. Autumn tones are gold and orange prior to leaf fall. Plant in a sheltered spot. Deciduous.