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aka Canadian Maple

An outstanding deciduous tree that is worthy of a special planting position where the spectacular autumn colour can really be enjoyed. The large glossy green leaves turn fiery orange and red from early autumn. Pyramidal shape when young and eventually forms a large round headed tree. Wow!

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aka Silver Maple, Soft Maple, Water Maple

The silver maple is a quick-growing species that may live up to 130 years or more and reach heights exceeding 100 feet. The deeply-lobed leaves are dark green on the surface with a downy white underside, resulting in a strikingly beautiful presentation when viewed as a whole. Deciduous.

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aka Maple

Quite an unusual and interesting Maple in that the new spring foliage is maroon. Gradually the leaves turn green with dark veins with just a hint of pink in the background. Quite striking. Upright habit. Plant in the sun or semi-shade protected from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Coral Bark Maple

The main feature of this Maple is the fiery coral red colour of the branches and twigs that are a real stand out in winter when the tree is bare. The green summer foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. A statement feature tree worthy of a place in any planting scheme. Deciduous.

'Senkaki' AKA 'Sango Kaku' will do best in a sheltered position with protection from afternoon sun and harsh winds. 'Senkaki' has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Coral Bark Maple, Senkaki

The main feature of this Maple is the fiery coral red colour of the branches and twigs that are a real stand out in winter when the tree is bare. The green summer foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. A statement feature tree worthy of a place in any planting scheme. Deciduous.

'Senkaki' AKA 'Sango Kaku' will do best in a sheltered position with protection from afternoon sun and harsh winds. 'Senkaki' has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Lace Leaf Maple

A very pretty upright Maple with fine, lacy, bright green foliage on graceful, slightly pendulous branches. The autumn colours are in tones of soft yellow and gold with hints of red. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from strong winds. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Dwarf. This is an excellent small tree that will grow happily in a container or the garden. The branches and leaves are an attractive wine red which deepens slightly in autumn. Good compact upright habit. Happiest in the sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This is an excellent small tree that will grow happily in a container or the garden. The branches and leaves are an attractive wine red which deepens slightly in autumn. Good compact upright habit. Happiest in the sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A slow growing dwarf Acer. The small disected leaves are green in spring and summer, changing to tones of orange and red in autumn. Plant is full sun to part shade. Prefers moist organically rich well drained soil. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A dwarf Japanese maple. The leaves are green in summer and change to yellow in autumn. A great tree for a small garden. It needs a sheltered site in part shade. Deciduous.

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aka AKA Acer Sumurai

Leaves emerge almost pure cream or white with green venation. As they develop, they become green with dark green venation while keeping the strong contrast. Can burn in full sun. Autumn colours are orange and reds. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A very popular Maple and deservedly so. Outstanding brilliant red and shrimp pink spring foliage that slowly turns green. In autumn the leaves are once again fiery shades of red. Plant in morning sun or semi shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Golden Full Moon Maple

This is a small, slow growing tree that is beautiful when the new foliage is emerging and just as special thereafter. The new leaves are a soft lime yellow and open to delicate fans of foliage. Deeper yellow tones towards autumn. This Maple prefers a sheltered spot with filtered light. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

An unusual little Maple with multi-toned variegated foliage. When the new leaves first emerge in spring they are a striking crimson pink, as they mature they turn to olive green and silver. Excellent fiery red tones in autumn. Happiest protected from afternoon sun and strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

An unusual little Maple with multi-toned variegated foliage. When the new leaves first emerge in spring they are a striking crimson pink, as they mature they turn to olive green and silver. Excellent fiery red tones in autumn. Happiest protected from afternoon sun and strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A slow growing Maple, commonly called the Lion's Head Maple as the dense tufts of crinkled foliage on each branch resemble the mane of a lion. The bright green leaves turn golden orange in autumn. Plant in full sun to part shade in moist well drained soil. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A slow growing Maple, commonly called the Lion's Head Maple as the dense tufts of crinkled foliage on each branch resemble the mane of a lion. The bright green leaves turn golden orange in autumn. Plant in full sun to part shade in moist well drained soil. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Excellent small garden tree with outstanding brilliant red and shrimp pink spring foliage in spring that slowly turns green. In autumn the leaves are once again all fired up in shades of red. Best in morning sun or semi-shade and out of strong wind. Deciduous.

Named after Edward 'Skeeter' Rodd from Pennsylvania who introduced this cultivar in the 1970's. Suitable for container growing.

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aka Maple

Japanese Maple. Deeply dissected fine foliage that emerges pink-red in spring slowly turning deep purple. Bright crimson autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Develops a broad mounding shape. Prefers a sheltered spot with deep cool soil. Deciduous. Suitable for container growing.

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aka Japanese Maple

Oh this is just gorgeous! Rich crimson foliage in spring, deepening in colour as summer progresses. Attractive crimson scarlet shades in autumn. Add to all this the black stems and you have an absolutely stunning feature tree. Happiest with protection from strong winds. Deciduous.

This Maple is considered one of the best for coastal areas though it should still be planted in a sheltered position.

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aka Weeping Maple

A graceful weeping Maple with gently arching branches. The foliage is finely dissected and dark maroon purple. Looks stunning in a container but equally would make an outstanding feature in the garden. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from strong winds. Deciduous.

This is a Maple I personally rate for its sheer grace and form. I have grown it for years in several gardens (always in a container) and it never fails to please.

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aka Japanese Maple Weeping

A very attractive weeping Maple that forms a broad head of cascading foliage. The leaves are deeply dissected and coloured a delicious dark purple-red. Happy in a special container or the garden in a sheltered, semi-shaded position. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

This Maple is on my 'must have' list and I have successfully grown it in a container for several years. An ancient and revered cultivar originating from Japan and equally of merit today.

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aka Japanese Maple

A slender upright growing Maple with deep shiny purple foliage that turns to deep crimson red in autumn. Quite hardy and vigorous but as with all Maples will perform better with protection from harsh winds. Introduced from the Trompenburg Arboretum in Rotterdam. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Maple. The green leaves of this tree are tipped with a scarlet red, this holds very well through the spring, then fades to a nice dark green by summer until its autumn show of bright red. 'Tsuma gaki' performs best in partial shade and over time grows into a small round tree. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. An upright form with lobed leaves that have distinctive orange tones as they emerge in spring. Gradually the leaves mature to a pale green. Orange-red in autumn. Plant in a sheltered position away from harsh wind and afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A rare and unusual coloured Japanese Maple. Mature leaves are green with white markings in summer, by autumn they transition to shades of bright peach and deep red. As the plant matures the foliage becomes more variegated making each seasons display slightly different. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

Something a bit different in the Maple family. Attractive lime green bark is offset by the pretty soft yellow spring foliage that gradually turns lime green. In summer the foliage is fresh green and in autumn deep gold. Plant in sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Leaves five lobed of long, narrow linear shape unfurl in spring, soft orange red then become green, tinted with bronze orange, maturing to a good green, in autumn turning golden yellow. Upright, vase shaped small shrub. Deciduous.

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aka Ash leaf maple or violet twig box elder

Featuring in spring, masses of burgundy tassels that adorn bare branches. Young shoots and leaves are purple maroon changing to bright green then becoming a deeper rich green as they mature. Leaves turn gold for their autumn display. A vigorous grower with smooth bark. Deciduous.

Great as shade tree for paddocks, larger parks and gardens.

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aka Japanese Maple Weeping

If you want a weeping maple then this is one of the best. Intricate and delicate soft fresh green foliage on graceful pendulous branches. The autumn tones are gold and yellow. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

This Maple will be happiest planted in a sheltered position with protection from harsh winds and hot afternoon sun.

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aka Japanese Maple Weeping

If you want a weeping maple then this is one of the best. Intricate and delicate soft fresh green foliage on graceful pendulous branches. The autumn tones are gold and yellow. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. An award winning Maple with fresh green, wide, lobed leaves that emerge in spring set against smooth grey-brown bark. Stunning autumn colour prior to leaf fall. Tall upright habit. Plant in a sheltered spot in deep cool soil. Deciduous.

This Maple has pretty little drooping sprays of 'flowers' known as corymbs just before the leaves emerge.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A truly beautiful dwarf Maple that is worthy of a special sheltered spot in the garden. The dainty lobed foliage emerges pink in spring later turning green with the odd white leaf here and there. Nice for a special container. Deciduous.

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aka Golden Sycamore

Golden Sycamore. Worleei is a deciduous, round-headed tree with 5 lobed leaves that open soft yellow in spring turning golden and finally green in summer and back to yellow in autumn. Fast growing stately tree that makes a great specimen tree. Deciduous.