Autumn

Abelia Confetti

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia ConfettiLatin Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Confetti'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: June to October/pale pinkHardiness: Half hardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1.2mSpecial features: A small shrub with narrow, white-margined leaves.This is a handsome abelia, with long lance-shaped leaves with creamy edges and stalks that are red when young. It is very picturesque and pretty close-up, however, viewed from a distance, as in a border, the colour breaks up into a textured pattern. In autumn, there are little pale pink, tubular flowers but these tend to get lost in all the foliage detail.

Abelia Edward Goucher

Abelia

Common Name: AbeliaLatin Name: Abelia Edward GoucherSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: June to October/lilac-pinkHardiness: Half hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 2mSpecial features: Oval bright green leaves are bronze when young.A pretty Abelia with masses of lovely, trumpet-shaped, lilac-pink flowers on arching branches from June to October and glossy, bronze-green leaves maturing to dark green. This elegant, semi-evergreen shrub is ideal for a sunny, well-drained, mixed or shrub border.

Abelia Francis Mason

Abelia

Common Name: AbeliaLatin Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: June to October/fragrant pink-white flowers.Hardiness: Half hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 2mSpecial features: A small evergreen hardy shrub with variegated gold-green foliage.A useful, long-flowering, semi-evergreen shrub for a mixed border. This Abelia has yellow and green variegated leaves which it hangs on to for most of the year. In June, it produces masses of small, pink-flushed, fragrant, trumpet-like flowers on arching branches that go on all summer.

Abelia Magic Daydream

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia Magic Daydream Latin Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Magic Daydream' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June to October/ White and pink Hardiness: Half hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.6m/0.9m Special features: Sweetly scented flowers that change from white to pink. The ‘Magic Daydream’ is a wonderful little shrub with so much to offer due to its ever-changing interest throughout the growing season. The leaves alone are a kaleidoscope of colours: their main colour is dark green and they have variegated cream margins, plus new leaves have a rosy blush, making this a wonderfully colourful plant based on the foliage alone. To add to this, from June to October an abundance of sweetly scented flowers appear and these start out white and mature to pink. The star-shaped flowers sit nestled amongst the glossy foliage and give off a delightful fragrance, making this a great choice for sensory planting. If you want to attract more bees and butterflies to your garden then this Abelia will do the trick.  Eventually the 'Magic Daydream' will grow to have a compact, bushy habit, making it the perfect choice for planting in a pot on a sunny patio. If you want a planting partner then we love this alongside the golden green foliage of the Spiraea japonica 'Golden Princess'. Give this Abelia protection in winter if you are in a colder area. 

Abelia Pinky Bells

Abelia

Common Name: AbeliaLatin Name: Abelia 'Pinky Bells'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: June to October/ PinkHardiness: Half hardyEventual height/spread: 1m/0.6mSpecial features: Long-lasting pink flowers that are the largest of any Abelia. The flowers of this shrub boast the accolade of being the largest of any Abelia and they are just as long-lasting as the others too: they are pale pink in colour and in a pretty bell shape. The flowers are not the only attractive feature of this shrub as the small leaves are light green in colour with a pretty red blush on fresh foliage. The evergreen leaves will add interest to your garden all year round.

Abelia x grandiflora Gold Spot

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia x grandiflora Gold Spot Latin Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Gold Spot' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June to September/ White Hardiness: Half hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/4m Special features: Golden green leaves that are held on arching branches. If you want a vibrant shrub with long-lasting flowers then the 'Gold Spot' is a fantastic choice. The foliage is golden green and in summer, through to autumn, the leaves are complimented by the pretty, tubular flowers. The flowers open from deep pink buds and are white, with a pale pink blush. In milder areas the leaves will hold all year round, but for most this is a semi-evergreen shrub. This Abelia is a great choice for low-level structural planting as the branches gently arch; we love it in a mixed bed with an accenting plant, like the darker green leaves of the popular Abelia grandiflora. 

Abelia x grandiflora Kaleidoscope

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia x grandiflora Kaleidoscope Latin Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June to October/ Light pink Hardiness: Half hardy Eventual height/spread: 1m/1.5m Special features: Colourful, variegated foliage and pretty pink flowers. This Abelia is a wonderfully colourful semi-evergreen shrub that offers a kaleidoscope of colours for most of the year. The variegated foliage is at its brightest in spring when the leaves emerge with vivid shades of yellow and green. As the foliage matures throughout summer the colour deepens and darkens. Summer foliage is accompanied by fragrant, pale pink-white, tubular flowers that open from rosy pink buds and last until October. The final show of colour comes in autumn when the leaves have an orange-red sheen. In milder areas the leaves will hold, but for most this is a semi-evergreen shrub. We love this Abelia in a colourful border, particularly a sensory one, and it looks great alongside the much darker leaf colours of the Nandina deomsticata 'Obsession'. 

Abelia x grandiflora Lucky Lots

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia Lucky LotsLatin Name: Abelia x grandiflora ‘Lucky Lots’ Soil: fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: summer/ white Hardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 1m/ 1.5mSpecial features: Scented white flowers in summer This Abelia will make a welcome addition to any bed or border. It features variegated leaves that are dark green in colour with creamy margins in spring and summer; these later take on an autumnal orange hue and, with this being a semi-evergreen, they hold their leaves in milder winters. The summer flowers also make an eye-catching feature and they are soft white in colour, funnel-shaped and carry a sweet scent. This attractive shrub is perfect in a sunny spot and works well as part of a sensory planting scheme or a cottage style garden.

Abelia x grandiflora Radiance

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia Radiance Latin Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Radiance' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: Summer/ White Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.9m/1.5m Special features: Masses of white flowers that last well into autumn. The 'Radiance' is a delightful semi-evergreen shrub with so much to offer. Crimson-coloured stems hold ovate, mid-green leaves that have irregular creamy yellow margins, which makes this an eye-catching little plant. The leaves are accompanied by masses of white flowers that appear in late summer and last well into autumn when most other flowers have faded. The tubular flowers, which have pale pink calyces, are lightly scented and are popular with insects.  This Abelia will eventually form a mound and it works well in a large container, or in a mixed bed. We love this when planted as a low-level accent plant and it works really well with the rosy tones of the Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'. 

Acer Armstrong

Armstrong Maple Tree

Common Name: Armstrong Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer freemanii 'Armstrong' The Acer freemanii 'Armstrong' is a red maple hybrid which is a cross between the red and silver maple trees. This small to medium sized tree makes a striking specimen in the autumn with its beautiful orange and yellow coloured leaves.

Acer Bloodgood

Japanese Maple Tree

Common Name: Japanese MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'Soil: Free draining, Humus rich, Not too dry.Position: A sheltered spot with partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering Period: Insignificant, Grown for foliageFlowering Colour: Green/YellowEventual height/spread: 3m(10ft) / 2m(6ft)Special features: A slow growing Acer, with rich purple/red colours creating good year round interest.Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a slow-growing elegant plant with a good spreading growth habit. It has deep purple/red leaves in spring and summer, the foliage colour intensifies just before the leaves drop. Winter twigs are dark purple/black. This Japanese Maple is used as the standard by which all other palmatum cultivars are judged. Ideal for container growing due to small eventual size.

Acer Brandywine

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: Red Maple 'Brandywine'Latin Name: Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' Soil: Any good, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April-May/ redHardiness: HardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 15m x 10m The Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' is known for its reliably intense autumn colours of red and purple. The bright and distinctive colours of the leaves start to turn early and stay for a long time, making this an ideal lawn specimen. Although this tree is fairly large, it is suitable for medium sized gardens due to its upright oval-headed shape.

Acer Butterfly

Japanese Maple Tree

Common Name: Japanese mapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'Soil: Moist, fertile, well drainedPosition: A sheltered spot with partial shadeHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cEventual height/spread: 3m(11ft) / 1.5m(5ft)Special features: Green-grey leaves with cream fringes, turning a vibrant red in autumn.Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' is a large shrub or small-medium sized tree with a maximum height of 11ft. It has small deep-cut grey/green leaves with cream fringes which are slightly tainted with pink when at younger age, before turning red in Autumn. This Japanese maple is ideal for a garden with limited space and it can also be kept in a large container.

Acer campestre Elsrijk

Field Maple Tree

Common Name: Field Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer campestre 'Elsrijk'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Partial shadeHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 7m x 6mSpecial features: Star-shaped green leaves that turn orange-red in summer (Deciduous) Acer 'Elsrijk' is an upright tree which grows to have a conical to broadly ovate crown. The leaves are of the typical Acer shape, and shoot through pale green with deep red margins; the leaves mature to a healthy mid-green colour by late spring. Like most Acer trees, this tree is at its best in autumn when the leaves turn to glowing shades of yellow and orange before falling. This is an excellent choice for a landscape tree as its attractive shape will add structure to the back of a border.

Acer capillipes

Snake

Common Name: Snake-bark MapleLatin Name: Acer capillipesSoil: Moist but well drained.Position: Fertile/Partial shade    Hardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: SummerFlowering colour: YellowEventual height/spread after 20 years: 5m/4mThe Acer capillipes is a handsome tree which is known for its distinctive striated bark, which gave it the common name of ‘Snake bark’. Three-lobed, vivid green leaves appear in spring which later change into a fiery red-orange colour in autumn. Small yellow flowers also appear in spring, which then ripen into yellow and pink fruits in summer. The structure of this majestic tree is also noteworthy; the branches gently arch over as it matures and the tree itself has a lovely spreading habit.

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 Queen

Japanese Maple

Common Name: Japanese MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cEventual height/spread: 2.5m/4mSpecial features: Finely-cut, deeply lobed, deep purple-red foliage that's held right up to the end of autumn.Acer 'Crimson Queen' is a strong-growing plant with arching stems that eventually form a wide, dome-shaped, weeping mound of foliage. The finely-cut, deeply lobed, deep purple-red leaves are held throughout the whole growing season. This Japanese maple is ideal if you want strong colours in your garden right up to when the leaves fall.

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.

Acer davidii

Snakebark Maple Tree

Common Name: Snakebark MapleLatin Name: Acer davidiiSoil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 15m x 10mSpecial features: Striking bark which develops serpentine stripes The Acer davidii is one of the best varieties of ‘snakebark’ maples; it features highly unique bark that starts out red then matures to green with fissured white stripes. Aside from the striking bark, the leaves are also of good interest as they are large leaves that emerge mid-green and turn to lively shades of orange and pink in autumn. Come spring, pretty yellow flowers appear and these are soon followed by clusters of winged seeds. This is a fantastic tree for adding colour to your garden and it will make an ideal screening or specimen tree.

Acer davidii George Forrest

Davids Maple Tree

Common Name: David’s Maple  Latin Name: Acer davidii ‘George Forrest’ Soil: Moist but well drained soil. Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May / Yellow Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height and spread: 10m/6m Special features: Green and white striped bark (Deciduous). The ‘George Forrest’ is an outstanding variety of maple, which is perfect for adding year-round interest to your garden. In spring, small yellow flowers appear in racemes on the tree. Spring also brings the rich green leaves out, and these are ovate in shape and held on scarlet coloured stalks. Come autumn, pinkish fruits appear and the leaves fade to deep shades of yellow and orange before falling. Winter interest is offered with the distinctive bark: the ‘snakebark’ is green with white stripes. This tree grows to have a broadly upright habit and it makes a lovely specimen.

Acer Dissectum

Japanese Maple Tree

Common Name: Japanese MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum var. dissectumSoil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, Needs a position sheltered from cold winds and late frostsHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15°CEventual Height/Spread: 1.5m x 1.5mSpecial features: A slow grower, with a rather elegant, finely textured appearance.Acer palamatum 'Disectum' is a slow-growing shrub which, with age, forms a rounded mushroom shape. It has very finely divided green leaves that turn golden yellow before dropping in the autumn. This Japanese maple makes a beautiful specimen plant in small gardens and can be successfully grown in large containers. This low-maintenance variety does not benefit from regular pruning as it prefers to be left alone.

Acer Fairview Flame

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: Acer Fairview FlameLatin Name: Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'Soil: Moist yet well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: Spring/ RedHardiness: HardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 10m/ 7mSpecial features: A stunning display of scarlet leaves in autumn. The 'Fairview Flame' is an outstanding tree for autumn colour; the five-lobed leaves turn from dark green to a blistering shade of scarlet red. The structure of this deciduous tree is also notable, as it holds a flame-like ovate shape which looks beautiful when in leaf. Further interest is added in spring, when small red flowers appear on the bare branches, and the new branches also emerge as a vivid red colour. This maple is highly recommended for adding unique colour and structure to your garden and it will make an ideal lawn specimen.

Acer Garnet

Japanese Maple

Common Name: Japanese maple 'Garnet'Latin Name: Acer palmatum 'Garnet'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial shade, Needs a position sheltered from cold winds and late frostsHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15°CEventual Height/Spread: 1.5m/2mSpecial features: Garnet-coloured leaves that are deeply dissected If you want a bold splash of colour in a sunny bed or border, then the 'Garnet' is a fantastic choice. The leaves of this deciduous shrub are the same colour of a garnet stone and they hold their deep red-purple colour throughout spring and summer. The foliage really fires up come autumn when the leaves turn to striking shades of scarlet before falling. The leaves are deeply dissected and look feathery, which adds a wonderfully soft appearance to this compact shrub. Once mature, this Japanese maple will have a rounded habit and is looks beautiful when planted alongside another acer, like the classic Acer palmatum var. dissectum, as the contrasting shades of foliage work as the perfect foil for each other.

Acer Green Column

Field Maple

Common Name: Field Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer campestre 'Green Column'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May/ Small yellow panicles of flowersHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 8m x 4mThe Green Column is a wonderful variety of field maple, and it features three-to-five lobed deep green leaves that have lighter green undersides. New leaves shoot through with a pretty pink flush to them, which contrasts beautifully with the more mature leaves. The leaves produce one final display before falling in autumn when they turn to lively shades or orange and red, which really brings your garden to life. Aside from the foliage, the tree itself has an outstanding stature; it is columnar when young, turning more conical as it matures, and it has a dense and bushy head of branches. The tree does produce small yellow flowers in May, which adds further interest, but this tree is prized for its foliage rather than its flowers. The Green Column is a great choice for adding architectural structure to your garden.

Acer Inaba

Shidare

Common Name: Japanese mapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum dissectum var. 'Inaba-Shidare'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Partial shadeHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cEventual height/spread: 2m / 2mSpecial features: Purple-Burgundy leaves turning vibrant red in autumnAcer 'Inaba-Shidare' has deep cut purple-red leaves that turn a stronger vibrant red in autumn. This tree has a strong growth habit and good ability to retain its colour through the season. This Japanese maple is a perfect ornamental addition to any garden, ideal for where space maybe limited or it can be kept in a container. This tree needs to be somewhat sheltered from strong winds and too much direct sunlight, although the beautiful colours are best appreciated in a lighter position.

Acer Jules

Norway Maple Tree

The Acer Jules has been propagated by our team here at Mail Order Trees and Simpson’s Nurseries, and it is certainly a tree that we think will have great prospects. We have been monitoring its progress over the last few years and we have been extremely satisfied with its development. We are looking to be selling the ‘Jules’ on our website shortly, once we have a sizable number of specimens ready for sale. The leaves of this Acer are very special and they have a rich green base with the most beautiful splashes of creamy white variegation on the leaves. The cream colour is extremely prominent on fresh foliage and as the leaves mature the green shows through more which leaves a highly attractive mottled cream and green leaf. The foliage is of the classic lobed acer shape with definitive points at the end of each lobe.

Acer Kelly's Gold

Box Elder Tree

Common Name: Box Elder TreeLatin Name: Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold'Soil: Will thrive in most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March to April/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Golden leaves throughout the summer. (Deciduous)Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' is a beautiful garden tree with golden leaves throughout the summer. Drooping racemes of yellowish-green flowers appear in spring, followed by winged fruits in the autumn. This tree can be pruned back hard to enhance the appearance or to control the size. Shelter from strong winds.

Acer Leopoldii

Sycamore Tree

Common Name: Sycamore TreeLatin Name: Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Yellow-green.Hardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 14 x 10mSpecial features: Leaves yellowish-pink at first, later green, speckled and splashed yellow and pink.The Acer 'Leopoldii' is a vigorous sycamore with interesting foliage; the large confident maple leaves are a pretty yellowish pink in spring. In summer they turn greenish gold with irregularly blotched and spotted yellow. This tree is deciduous. ACLE12, BRACLEM

Acer negundo

Ash Leaved Maple Tree

Common Name: Ash Leafed Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer negundoSoil: Moist but well drained soil.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/Greenish-yellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 13m x 9mSpecial features: Medium-sized tree with good resistance to pollution and drought. Acer negundo is a fast-growing, bushy-headed tree with bright green young shoots. The leaves look somewhat like those of an ash: pinnate, slightly pendulous and turn a clear-yellow in autumn. The fruits of this tree, popularly called spinning jennies because of their acrobatics whilst falling, are long-lasting and retained after the leaves have fallen. This is a useful tree with its tolerance of poor soils and both wet and dry habitats.

Acer October Glory

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: Red Canadian Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer rubrum 'October Glory'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/RedHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 6m x 4m (Eventual height 15m)Special features: A reliable American specimen with spectacular autumn colours. Acer rubrum 'October Glory' is a dense round-headed tree with glossy green summer leaves which turn brilliant red in early autumn and are held for several weeks. This tree is best planted in neutral to acid soil and sheltered from strong winds to ensure the most vibrant autumn colours are produced. The 'October Glory' is a deciduous tree.

Acer Orange Dream

Japanese Maple

Common Name: Orange Dream Japanese MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream'Soil: Free draining, Humus rich, Not too dry.Position: A sheltered spot with partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: RedEventual height/spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Yellow and gold autumn colours. Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' is a lovely, slow growing cultivar maturing to form an upright bushy shrub suitable for planting straight into the garden or can be kept in a large container. In spring the small, 7 lobed, dark orange leaves appear later becoming lemon yellow with coarsely toothed, orange tinged margins. This Japanese Maple will thrive in a sheltered spot with partial shade.

Acer Osakazuki

Japanese Maple Tree

Common Name: Japanese MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade,Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cEventual height/spread: 6m/6mSpecial features: A reliable Japanese maple for bold beautiful autumn colours.Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is a robust grower making a small spreading tree with a broad, rounded canopy. The large seven-lobed, palmate soft green leaves turn a bold and fiery scarlet colour in autumn. This Japanese maple is ideal where plenty of space is available for this beautiful tree to flourish.

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple Tree

Common Name: Japanese MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatumSoil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: A sheltered spot with partial shadeHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cFlowering Period: April to MayFlowering Colour: Small purple-red clustersHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m(13ft) / 3m(10ft)Special features: Dazzling autumn display varying in colour from year to yearAcer palmatum is a multi-stemmed small tree that bears pendant clusters of tiny purple-red flowers in spring followed by red-winged seeds in late summer. Its delicate leaves emerge bright green then changes in autumn to give a dazzling display varying in colour from year to year.

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum

Japanese Maple Tree

Common Name: Japanese MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: A sheltered spot with partial shadeHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cFlowering Period: April to MayFlowering Colour: Small purple-red clustersEventual height/spread: 5m(16ft) / 5m(16ft)Special features: Strong vibrant autumn colours.Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is the most popular of the Japanese maples and can be a large shrub or small tree. It has bronzy purple leaves which turn a strong red in autumn. Small purple-red clusters of flowers are succeeded by red-winged seeds in late summer. The Japanese maple is ideal for someone wanting a colourful addition in their garden.

Acer platanoides

Norway Maple Tree

Common Name: Norway Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer platanoidesSoil: Any good soil, including chalk soil.Hardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 12m x 8mSpecial Features: Large, fast growing native tree with great autumn colour. The Acer platanoides is a fast growing tree with a spreading habit. It features large green glossy oval leaves whose lobes are tipped with fine points. Bright, small green-yellow flowers appear before the leaves in spring. The 'Norway Maple' is native to Europe and this deciduous tree has a height and spread in 20 years of 12m/8m.

Acer Princeton Gold

Golden Maple Tree

Acer Princeton Gold, otherwise known as the Princeton Gold Maple Tree, lights up any outdoor space with its sparkling golden yellow foliage

. This tree performs best in well-drained, fertile soil and tolerates being positioned in full sun or partial shade.During spring, the Acer Princeton Gold showers your outdoor space with clusters of yellow-green flowers. As the seasons change, its deciduous nature allows for the foliage to transition to warm, golden hues. Its striking displays make it a great variety for any garden.Reaching a height of around 9 metres and spreading about 7 metres in 20 years, the Princeton Gold Maple Tree has an upright, rounded growth habit. Plus it benefits greatly from being highly disease resistant.

 Buy an Acer platanoides today and enjoy its beautiful golden display, year after year! Common Name: Princeton Gold Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 9/7mSpecial features: A hardy tree with sparkling golden yellow foliage, which turns to a strong lime green over the spring.

Acer pseudoplatanus

Sycamore Tree

Common Name: Sycamore TreeLatin Name: Acer pseudoplatanusSoil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Yellow-green.Hardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 14/10mSpecial features: Leaves yellowish-pink at first, later green, speckled and splashed yellow and pink.A picturesque, large tree and one of the best for exposed situations in just about any soil. It has coarse, lobed leaves which are coloured dark green. Fairly insignificant racemes of greenish yellow flowers are produced in late spring. Winged fruits, somewhat boomerang-shaped, follow in autumn and these spread far and wide producing copious seedlings. The bark is pinkish brown and the trunk is often swollen at its base. 

Acer Red Shine

Field Maple Tree

Common Name: Red Shine Field Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer campestre 'Red Shine'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 8m x 6mSpecial features: Dark red juvenile foliage and attractive corky bark. Acer campestre 'Red Shine' is a small to medium sized deciduous tree with a narrow pyramidal habit. Its new leaves first appear crimson in spring slowly fading to mauve/green in summer before turning yellow in autumn. The yellow-green flowers in May later develop into pairs of winged seeds. This robust tree will thrive in just about any soil and will withstand drought and air pollution. 

Acer rubrum Sun Valley

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: Red mapleLatin Name: Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'Soil: Medium to wet, well-drained soil. Slight preference for acid soil.Position: Full sun/partial shade. Flowering period/colour: March/redHardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height and spread in 20-50 years: 6m-10m/4.5m-7.5mSpecial features: Bright red autumn colour. Tolerates wet soil. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a fine, medium-sized maple tree that produces a blaze of red colour in autumn. No fruit is produced, which can be an advantage in areas where the usual winged maple fruit would spread around, and have to be cleared up. The species name ‘rubrum’ means red, and this tree does indeed produce a very striking show of red colour to brighten up any garden. The genus name ‘Acer’ indicates that this tree is a maple, and maple trees are well known as fine specimen trees. They have a leaf with a characteristic shape, as seen on the Canadian flag, and a statuestque figure. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a medium-sized variety, which is useful for locations of more restricted size. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a male tree resulting from a cross between Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' and Acer rubrum 'Autum Flame'. It has a particulary symmetrical ovate crown. Average growth in good conditions takes it to 6.4m height in the first ten years, finally maturing to 10m.

Acer Rufinerve

Snake

Common Name: Grey snake bark maple Latin Name: Acer Rufinerve Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/ yellowHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/ spread in 20 years: 7m x 5mSpecial features: Distinctive snake bark and bold autumn colour In spring the three-lobed leaves of this handsome tree have a glaucous tint to them and they mature to a healthy, bright green by summer. Summer also sees the arrival of erect racemes of small yellow flowers and these turn to winged seed pods by autumn. In autumn this tree really puts on a show: the leaves turn to glowing shades of deep red and crisp yellow before falling. Even in winter this tree still has interest as the white-striped branches can be admired fully in a sleeping winter garden. This Acer will become a real feature of a medium-large sized garden and we love it as an ornamental specimen.

Acer Sango

Kaku

Common Name: Coral Bark MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: A sheltered spot with partial Shade,Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -15°CEventual height/spread: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Soft green leaves in summer turning yellow in autumn and red shoots sprouting in late winter.The Acer palmatum 'Sango- kaku' is a beautiful Japanese Maple tree that has an all year round interest. In the autumn its foliage turns from a soft green colour then to a golden-yellow colour.  As the common name suggests, in the winter this tree has stunning vibrant coral red bark which really stands out in a winter garden.

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. 

Acer Simon

Louis Freres

Common Name: Sycamore Simon-Louis FreresLatin Name: Acer pseudoplatanus 'Simon-Louis Freres'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Yellow-green.Hardiness: Very hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/5mSpecial features: An interesting sycamore which has young foliage that is pink.Acer 'Simon-Louis Freres' is a handsome spreading variety of 'Sycamore'. This slow-growing Acer features beautiful young deep pink leaves in Spring which turn creamy-white and purple. The older foliage turns pale green with irregular white markings to create a pleasing effect. This tree makes a good park or lawn specimen.

Acer Summer Red

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: 'Summer Red'Latin Name: Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' ' The Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' differs from the majority of Acer rubrum trees as its beautiful crimson foliage appears in summer and not autumn. The bright red leaves turn yellow and crimson in autumn, making this an attractive tree for both the summer and autumn seasons.  This Acer tree is supplied in a 10 litre container suitable for planting all year round. The total height of this feathered tree is approximately 1.8-2.2m (6-7ft).

Acer Trompenburg

Japanese Maple

Common Name: Japanese mapleLatin Name: Acer plamatum 'Trompenburg'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade,Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -15°CEventual height/spread: 4m x 4mSpecial features: 7-9 lobed hand like leaves with brilliant autumn colours.The Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' is a a deciduous tree with rounded, deep-cut leaves which are said to resemble a hand. The foliage emerges with a beautiful wine- red colour, which then develops to a mid-green come summer, before a final autumnal burst of orange and red. This Japanese maple is an ideal ornamental tree for a garden that has plenty of space so the tree can be left to thrive and spread.

Acer Worley

Golden Leaved Sycamore Tree

Common Name: Golden Leaved Sycamore TreeLatin Name: Acer pseudoplatanus 'Worley'Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained. Position: Partial shade, full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 8m x 8m This Acer pseudoplatanus 'Worley' is a particularly robust form of sycamore which features pale yellow leaves in spring that turn green in summer. This low-maintenance tree is an ideal lawn specimen and thrives in either full sun or partial shade.

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.

Achillea filipendulina Cloth of Gold

Yarrow

Common Name: YarrowLatin Name: Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Summer-autumn/ yellowHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 150-250cm/ 50-100cmSpecial feature: Large, golden flower heads.This yarrow is an excellent choice for adding a burst of sunshine to a border. The large, golden yellow flower heads are densely packed and add a real splash of colour; beneath them, the fern-like leaves are silvery green in colour and texture. This plant is upright in habit and grows tall for a perennial, making it a great choice for structural planting.