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Maple and Sycamore trees are a widely diverse species of trees and they are well-suited to every sized garden and space. These versatile trees are a very popular choice for gardeners worldwide due to their highly distinctive foliage, their magnificent autumn leaf colouring and their beautiful stature and shape. There are 128 species within the Maple genus, and the majority of Maple trees are thought to be native to Asia. Sycamore trees are native to central Europe. Acer tree leaves are deeply lobed, often described as 'hand-shaped' or 'palm-shaped', and the leaves come in a vast array of sizes and colours.
Some Acer trees are perfect for planting in restricted spaces, like the Acer 'Green Column', and other Acer trees are great for filling a large space, like the tall and spreading 'Autumn Blaze'. The Acer griseum is a great choice for winter interest as it features peeling bark that stands out after leaf-fall, and the Crimson Sentry is often planted for its vivid leaf colour from spring through to autumn.
The domestic gardener has many uses for the Acer genus, and Acer trees are often planted as specimen trees, screening trees and shade trees. Acer trees are also valued for their practical uses in industry, and the use of the wood varies between the two varieties of Maple and Sycamore trees. The Sycamore tree is commonly planted for timber production, and its smooth and durable qualities make it perfect for crafting into instruments like the violin. The wood of the Maple tree has a range of uses, but its dense hardwood qualities make it perfect for sporting equipment like bowling pins and pool cue shafts. The most famous use of the Maple is of course the extracted sap, which is boiled up into Maple syrup, and the best tasting syrup comes from the Sugar Maple tree.
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Acer Crimson King
Norway Maple Tree
The Acer Crimson King boasts deep red-purple, star-shaped leaves that have a great autumn colour. This is a fast-growing tree that is suitable for most soils, including clay. A fantastic ornamental tree. If you want a tree that will add a real splash of colour to your garden, the deservedly popular Acer Crimson King is for you. The leaves are large in size and crimson-purple in colour: they have five lobes and they curl in slightly at their edges. They are complimented by lemon yellow spring flowers, which look lovely against the bold colour of the leaves. The leaves hold their striking colour through spring and summer, before putting on a final show in autumn when they turn to crisp shades of red, orange and brown. This is the perfect ornamental tree for a medium-large sized garden and, as it’s a fairly fast grower, it will soon become established in your garden. When mature, this will be a broad-headed and rounded garden tree, which looks great as an ornamental specimen. It’s a hardy and tolerant tree and it will do well in a range of sites, including costal and urban. The bold leaf colour and large leaf size makes the ‘Crimson King’ a fantastic screen, too. In terms of a planting partner, we would recommend the Acer 'Princeton Gold': the glowing golden leaves of the ‘Princeton Gold’ contrast beautifully with the rich leaves of the ‘Crimson King’. Common Name: Norway Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/YellowHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 7m x 5mSpecial features: Beetroot-red leaves turning red, brown and orange in autumn
Acer Crimson Sentry
Norway Maple Tree
Common Name: Norway Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 12m/5mSpecial features: A beautifully coloured red and purple specimen tree which holds its colour well throughout the year.Acer ‘Crimson Sentry’ is a superb specimen tree which is suitable for small to medium sized gardens due to its broadly columnar habit. In spring, pretty yellow flowers that have a red tinge appear on the bare branches. The best feature of this Norway Maple is its outstanding display of leaf colour; new leaves emerge vivid red and are slightly sticky to the touch, they then mature to a rich burgundy before a final burst of orange, brown and red. The tree has exceptional resilience to urban pollution and can be kept in a large array of soils.
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Acer x orientalia Minorient
Hybrid Maple Tree
Common Name: Hybrid Maple Latin Name: Acer x orientalia ‘Minorient’ Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Very hardy Eventual height/spread: 4m/3m Special features: Compact size and beautiful variegated leaves (Deciduous) Acer 'Minorient' is a rather rare find in the UK, and we think it will soon become popular when people discover its features: the highly renowned French nursery, Minier, created this maple from Acer Campestre and Acer Cappadocicum and the result is fantastic. The leaves are of the classic maple shape, but with beautifully variegated colours of red, orange and green. The leaves burst to a final shade of maroon red, before falling in autumn. With this being such a compact tree, it is perfect for adding colourful interest to a small garden.
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Acer Scanlon
Red Maple Tree
Common Name: Red maple 'Scanlon'Latin Name: Acer rubrum 'Scanlon' Soil: Moist but well drained.Position: Full sun/ partial shade Hardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: RedEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 13m/7mThe Acer rubrum 'Scanlon' is a deciduous tree with pretty red flowers which appear before the leaves in spring. The leaves are glossy green with faded blue undersides in the summer; the foliage later turns crimson in the autumn. This Acer rubrum is an ideal avenue tree or park tree; it is also suitable for medium- larger sized gardens.
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