Tree Gift Wrapping Service
Why not make your tree gift even
more special by using our gift wrapping service. This includes one of our
handmade drawstring 'ecobags' made out of 100% biodegradable materials, a gift
tag with optional gift message and a planting and aftercare booklet. All of this
for just £2.00 per tree.
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Leaves that open shrimp pink then fade through pale bronze to green. (Deciduous)
Common Name: Shrimp-Leaved Sycamore
Latin Name: Acer pseudoplatanus Brilliantissimum
Soil: Any good, moist, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow-green
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height and spread in 20 years: 3m/3m
Special features: Striking shrimp-pink leaves
Acer 'Brilliantissimum' is one of the most striking of all sycamore varieties. The Leaves open shrimp pink then fade through pale bronze to green. Clusters of red winged fruit form in late summer. This makes a great specimen tree for smaller gardens.
This Acer tree is supplied in a 10 litre container suitable for planting all year round. The total height of this top-worked half standard tree is approximately 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft).