Maple trees

Acer palmatum dissectum Red Dragon is a magnificent weeping Japanese Maple known for its finely cut, lace-like deep red foliage. Unlike other varieties that fade in summer, Red Dragon retains its vibrant colour through the warmer months before turning brilliant crimson in autumn. Its elegant, cascading shape makes it a standout feature in any garden, courtyard, or large container.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Conditions: Prefers part shade or afternoon shade; protect from strong wind and excessive heat. Frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x Width 2m

Acer Shaina is a vibrantly-coloured, japanese maple with upright branches covered in bright red leaves in spring, and dark maroon-red foliage in summer. This is a dense and compact cultivar with a nice globe shape. When grafted as a standard, it makes a colourful and elegant showpiece in the garden, courtyard or patio pot. It is necessary to lightly prune to keep the topiary form. For best leaf colour, it is advised to plant in partial shade.

Soil: Thrives in moist but well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Frost tolerant
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1-1.5m

Acer Senkaki Maple, or Coral Bark Maple, is simply stunning with its distinctive coral-red bark that contrasts with its light green leaves in spring and summer. The foliage turns a yellow buttery-gold in autumn and the winter garden display is courtesy of the striking red bark. The maple forms a beautiful vase-shaped tree and is ideal as a specimen tree, shade tree and a contrasting tree for the garden.

Soil: Moist, well-worked soil.
Conditions: Partial shade. Protect from midday heat and drying winds in warmer climates. Frost hardy.
Size: Height 5m x width 4m

Acer palmatum dissectum Orangeola is a stunning weeping Japanese Maple, prized for its lacy, deeply dissected foliage that transforms through the seasons—from rich orange-red in spring to deep green in summer, finishing with a fiery display of crimson and orange in autumn. Its elegant, cascading form makes it an excellent feature tree for gardens, courtyards, or large containers.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil.

Conditions: Part shade to full sun. Shelter from hot winds

Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1.5-2m 

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is a graceful, compact deciduous tree admired for its finely lobed purple-red foliage and elegant, spreading canopy. New leaves emerge rich burgundy in spring, mature to deep bronze-purple through summer, and transform into brilliant crimson in autumn, delivering striking seasonal colour and contrast. This small, dense tree has a naturally attractive form and a manageable size, making it an excellent specimen tree for courtyards, garden beds, or sheltered landscape positions. Its dramatic foliage and refined shape provide year-round interest, particularly when planted where it can be appreciated as a focal point.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Morning sun. Protect from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds.

Size: Height 4-8m x width 3-6m