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aka Japanese Maple

This is a very special upright form of Maple. The leaves have seven lobes and start off a soft shade of green in spring gradually deepening to a more traditional green. The wow factor kicks in during autumn with deep shades of red and scarlet prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

Plant with protection from hot dry winds and afternoon sun for best results. 'Osakazui' is considered to be one the very best Maples for autumn colour. The name means 'Saki-Cup like leaf'. This Maple has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and was the Maple Society of North America's Maple of the Year in 2020.

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aka Japanese Maple or Eagle Claw Maple

AKA the 'Eagle Claw' Maple because of the shape of the dissected leaves. A pretty little tree with fresh green spring foliage that changes to gold-orange tones in the autumn. A strong grower however as with most Maples will perform best with protection from hot sun and strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Acer P 'Peaches and Cream' is one of the most stunningly and vivid reticulated Japanese maples. New spring leaves emerge with beautiful rosy, peach and cream colored tones. As summer approaches, the leaves transition into reticulated green and cream colored leaves. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Acer P 'Peaches and Cream' is one of the most stunningly and vivid reticulated Japanese maples. New spring leaves emerge with beautiful rosy, peach and cream colored tones. As summer approaches, the leaves transition into reticulated green and cream colored leaves. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Julian is an unusual Maple with new spring foliage that is deep brownish purple. This gradually turns a rusty green with a purple under tone. Would look spectacular in the just the right coloured pot to highlight the unusual colour combination. Best in a sheltered position. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

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 red. In autumn the leaves are a showy bright red. Use as a stand out contrast plant. Plant in sun or semi-shade in a sheltered position. Deciduous.

aka Japanese Maple

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 red. In autumn the leaves are a showy bright red. Use as a stand out contrast plant. Plant in sun or semi-shade in a sheltered position. Deciduous.

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aka Norway Maple

Medium to large deciduous tree. Its widely planted as a lawn, park, and street tree because they are hardy and cold resistant, tolerate pollution, soil compaction, and other urban conditions, and are relatively free of insect pests and diseases. Autumn colour is yellow to yellow-orange.

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aka Norway Maple

Norway Maple. The foliage on this tree is a stunning lime/yellow that changes to a rich golden colour in autumn. This hardy drought tolerant tree would make an excellent contrast tree for a both a garden or paddock. Deciduous.

Excellent alternative for Golden Elms and similar in shape but coming in a bit smaller at 7m mature height.

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aka Japanese Weeping Maple

Delicate dissected red foliage through spring and summer intensifying to scarlet red in autumn. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Equally looks very graceful in a container. Happiest in sun or semi-shade with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Weeping Maple

Maple. Delicate dissected red foliage through spring and summer intensifying to scarlet red in autumn. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Equally looks very graceful in a container. Happiest in sun or semi-shade with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Weeping Maple

Delicate dissected red foliage through spring and summer intensifying to scarlet red in autumn. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Equally looks very graceful in a container. Happiest in sun or semi-shade with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Maple

To make the most of this lovely Maple plant where the light will show through the deeply dissected burgundy foliage. Stunning. But wait there's more when the leaves turn a deep red in autumn. Happiest in a sheltered position out of the afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Maple

To make the most of this lovely Maple plant where the light will show through the deeply dissected burgundy foliage. Stunning. But wait there's more when the leaves turn a deep red in autumn. Happiest in a sheltered position out of the afternoon sun. Deciduous.

aka Japanese maple

A stunning dwarf maple with one of the finest cut leaves of any lace-leaf Japanese maple. It is unique among red maples not only because of this thread-like Lacey leaves, but it also holds its color well in the shade. It is extremely slow growing and ideal for in a pot or garden in a refined space. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. Beautiful lobed, lacy foliage, dark purple in spring, maturing to a bronze-green tone before turning fiery red in autumn. Densely branched and overall a very nice dainty tree. Plant in a sheltered spot with protection from harsh wind and sun. Deciduous.

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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 Maple

With coral bark much like that of 'Sango Kaku', this cultivar is distinguished by the continued red coloration in the old wood as well. Golden-yellow autumn colour sets this tree ablaze. Prefers a partially shaded, protected position. Deciduous.

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If you're looking for a pretty little Maple that adds something a bit different to your garden then this could be the plant for you. Attractive grey green leaves with a white edge which in turn edged in pink. Forms a small upright tree. First Class award from the RHS. Deciduous

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aka Tricolour Maple

If you're looking for a pretty little Maple that adds something a bit different to your garden then this could be the plant for you. Attractive grey green leaves with a white edge which in turn edged in pink. Forms a small upright tree. First Class award from the RHS. Deciduous.

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aka Canadian Maple

A beautiful tree from North America which has reddish branchlets and buds and attractive clusters of small red flowers in spring followed by 'winged' seeds. The large palmate leaves are green in summer turning rich crimson red in autumn. Grows well in cool areas with rich moist soil. Deciduous.

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aka Canadian Maple

Maple rubrum. This North American Maple has interesting red tassel flowers in spring followed by winged seeds. The new large, green foliage turns a brilliant red in autumn. Forms a very handsome specimen tree. Plant in a sheltered position in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

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aka Canadian Maple

If you like autumn colour then help yourself to some 'Brandy Wine'. Selected from the USA National Arboretum breeding programme this tree has large, fresh emerald green foliage that turns brilliant red then purple red in the autumn. Stunning large specimen tree. Deciduous.

The North American Maple is quite easy to grow in sun or part shade. It will do best if sheltered from strong wind.

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aka Canadian Maple

Rubrum. This upright Canadian Maple eventually grows into a tall tree with a narrow columnar habit. In autumn the leaves turn yellow with splashes of red on the margins. Excellent specimen or avenue tree. Protect from strong prevailing winds. Deciduous.

Give it room to grow and will reward you well. Prefers the sun and deep acid soil but reasonably tolerant and very hardy.

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aka Japanese Maple

A new weeping maple with colours unlike anything that has been available before. The spring growth comes out with lovely russet colours in pink, cream,and gold/yellow, before maturing to greens. Autumn colours are in yellow,orange and reds. Deciduous.

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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 Japanese Maple

Maple. A beautiful small tree with delicate, long, lacy fingers of bright green foliage, the new tips are often tinted with salmon tones. Soft autumn colours before leaf fall. Very graceful. Best in a sheltered position away from harsh winds and afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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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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A small-medium maple tree, with a beautiful rich reddish purple coloured leaf, presented with a rounded spreading crown. Colour holds until the end of summer when the autumnal change sees leaves turn a deep red shade. 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 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 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.

This variety was the Maple Society of North America's Maple of the Year in 2019.

Excellent Specimen Japanese Maple with purple-green foliage. With a graceful arching branches and deeply cut leaves, this Acer is a visual delight from spring to autumn. 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 Japanese Weeping maple

Weeping Maple. Stella Rossa translates to Red Star. It is decidedly weeping, delicate and graceful. The foliage of 'Stella Rossa' emerges bright red in early spring holding the bright red color well into summer before turning darker red and then burgundy. Deciduous.

While it tolerates full sun, 'Stella Rossa' would like to have a little shade in hotter climates.

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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.

A very beautiful variegated Japanese maple. In spring, Toyama Nishiki dissected leaves have cream and pink overtones and in Autumn it has fantastic colours of bright orange and red. Beautiful tones, Deciduous

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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

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 Japanese Maple

This lovely little Maple was bred in NZ. It has many features not the least being the fiery red stems that are a stand out in winter. The dissected spring foliage emerges green turning to yellow-green for summer and tones of red and orange prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A beautiful tall and elegant Maple with an upright habit. The spring leaves have 9-11 lobes and emerge shiny dark purple. Summer leaf colour has hues of bronze, red and green. Red tones in autumn prior to leaf fall. Plant in a sheltered spot. Deciduous.

This Maple was discovered as a chance seedling in the Esveld Aceretum and is possibly a cross between A.shirasawanum and A.palmatum. It has received an Award of Merit.