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Japanese Maples
Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) are a species native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan and eastern China and are renowned for their staggering beauty in both autumn leaf colour and interesting bark.

Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple

The Japanese Maple has been grown in temperate areas around the world since the 1800s, but had been cultivated in Japan for centuries. The first specimen of the tree reached England in 1820.
They are a popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts and have been used throughout the history of the art.
Most are ideally grown in sun to part shade in a sheltered spot away from strong winds. Maples do well in pots, as well as the garden.
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Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple
Grown for its tiny purple spring flowers and colourful red purple foliage that turns fiery crimson in autumn. This beautiful Acer makes a superb specimen tree with a slow growing, compact rounded habit that makes it well suited to growing in small gardens and containers. This variety also makes a very attractive bonsai tree. Supplied as a 3 year old root-wrapped plant, 45cm (18") tall. Height: 3m (10') in 10 years.
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Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple
The beautiful, deciduous foliage of this small, round-headed tree is attractively lobed and turns from its usual mid green in autumn to take on shades on yellow, orange and red before it falls. In late spring tiny purple-red flowers are borne in small pendulous clusters and are followed in late summer by charming winged fruits, which float down from the branches when they are ripe.
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Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple
Japanese Maples are delicate looking trees and one of the best foliage plants to add beautiful colour and structure to your garden. This maple has outstanding orange tinged green foliage turning to fiery shades of red and orange in autumn.
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba-shidare' - Japanese maple Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba-shidare' - Japanese Maple
This popular tree has widely spaced, filigree-like, burgundy leaves that turn brilliant crimson in autumn. It forms an upright, compact, little mound, which makes it a perfect focal point for in a small garden, particularly in a container. Or try it alongside an ornamental pool, where its sculptural shape will be reflected in the water. It needs a sheltered spot, away from strong winds or scorching sun, though its leaf colour is best enjoyed in a sunny position.
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Acer japonicum Vitifolium - Japanese Maple Acer Japonicum 'Vitifolium' - Japanese Maple
Very large beautiful deep green leaves turn a magnificent mix of scarlet, gold, orange and yellow in the Autumn, making this yet another outstanding maple addition to our range. Very representative of the species, this is a sturdy hardy tree, but we recommend some shade in the heat of the day.
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen' - Japanese maple Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen' - Japanese Maple
This popular tree has feathery, deep red-purple leaves that turn orange-green in summer and gold and orange in autumn and look as if they have been shredded. It’s faster-growing when young than most Acer dissectum cultivars, which makes it a perfect focal point for in a small garden, particularly in a container. Or try it alongside an ornamental pool, where its sculptural shape will be reflected in the water. It needs a sheltered spot, away from strong winds or scorching sun, though its leaf colour is best enjoyed in a sunny position.
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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen' - Japanese Maple
Japanese maple 'Crimson Queen' is a stunning low growing plant that forms a mound of finely cut purple leaves. A must for a large container placed where it can be fully appreciated especially when it turns beautiful shades of red in autumn or a sheltered corner of the garden. Large 15L Tree.
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Acer palmatum Asahi-Zuru (Orido-Nishiki) - Japanese Maple Acer 'Asahi-Zuru' (Orido-Nishiki) - Japanese Maple
Likely to emerge as one of the most popular Acer varieties but it is still very rare. The deep pink and white variegation in Spring is followed by pink, white and green foliage until leaf fall. Not only are the leaves attractively coloured, but the bark also carries variegation of creamy white and pink. New growth ranges from almost pure white to bright purplish-pink, all with irregular patches of green. Twigs on new growth are scarlet red. The Autumn colour is reddish-maroon.
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Acer Japonicum 'Aconitifolium' - full-moon maple
An elegant maple that is one of the best for autumn colour. It can be grown as a small, spreading tree or multi-stemmed shrub and is brilliant for adding achitectural interest. Before the leaves emerge in spring, it produces small clusters of purple-red flowers, which are quite pretty up close, but don't make much of an impact from a distance. The mid green, deeply cut foliage has a fern-like appearance and will turn spectacular shades of red and orange in autumn - especially when grown in partial shade. A super plant that has been awarded the coveted Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.
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Acer Palmatum 'Katsura' - Japanese Maple Acer Palmatum 'Katsura' - Japanese Maple

NEW INTRODUCTION FOR 2011. This beautiful colour changing foliage is a superb architectural plant. Foliage is light yellow leaves that turn orange in the spring then green in summer. Height of approximately 2 metres. Spread of approximately 1.5 metres. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Shrubs are supplied in 9cm pots ready for immediate planting.

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Acer atropurpureum 'Bloodgood' - Japanese Maple Acer atropurpureum 'Bloodgood' - Japanese Maple
This upright Japanese maple is one of the best purple-leaved varieties. It has deeply cut, dark red-purple leaves that turn bright red in autumn and tiny purple-red spring flowers. Try it as a focal point in a small, contemporary or minimalist garden, where the intensity of the autumn colour can really sing. It needs a sheltered spot, away from strong winds or all-day sunshine.
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Acer palmatum atropurpureum Bloodgood - Japanese Maple Acer atropurpureum 'Bloodgood' - Japanese Maple
Also, known as the blood leaf maple, the leaves are 5-7 lobed and cut halfway to the centre of the leaf blade. The foliage is dark burgundy red in summer and scarlet in autumn, looks wonderful on a sunny autumn day with the sun shining on it superb foliage.
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Acer palmatum var. dissectum - Japanese maple Acer palmatum Dissectum - Japanese Maple
This acer has feathery, mid-green leaves that turn gold and orange in autumn and look as if they have been shredded. Its rounded, compact habit makes it perfect for a small garden, particularly in a container in a container in a contemporary urban courtyard. Or try it alongside an ornamental pool, where its sculptural shape will be reflected in the water. It needs a sheltered spot, away from strong winds or all-day sun.
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Acer palmatum Dissectum - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum Dissectum - Japanese Maple
This stunning Japanese maple is well-loved for its leaves which are as fine as lace. Green in summer, these turn rich shades of yellow in autumn. The tree typically forms a sweeping, mushroom-shape and looks particularly beautiful at the edge of a pond.
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Acer palmatum 'Ukon' - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Ukon' - Japanese Maple
Ukon' is a lovely small tree that should find a place in any garden. The finely cut leaves are lime-green in spring turning a striking gold in autumn. An ideal candidate for a small sheltered garden or woodland.
Large 15L Tree
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Acer palmatum 'Beni Maiko' - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Beni Maiko' - Japanese Maple
Acer ''Beni Maiko'' has spring colour that is burning scarlet to fire red, combined with a semi dwarf growth habit that lends itself well to growing in a large tub or planter. Ideal for creating a Japanese theme anywhere in your garden. Great in pots or containers, or planted in the ground mixed with other shrubs and acers. The name 'Beni Maiko' means "Red Haired Dancing Girl."
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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Japanese maple Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Japanese Maple
An elegant small tree, with deeply lobed dark purple-red leaves that turn fiery red in autumn and tiny purple flowers in spring. This neat, slow-growing acer has an open habit, and looks dramatic silhouetted next to buildings, as a focal point in a small courtyard, or in a Japanese-style garden. It needs a sheltered spot, away from strong winds or all-day sunshine. It also looks good in a container.
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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Japanese Maple
Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum, Japanese Maple, is a slow-growing tree or shrub forming a beautiful compact dome of deeply cut red-purple leaves. The size of the Acer Japanese Maple plant makes this shrub suitable for a small gardens or for growing in a large container. Acer Japanese Maple plants are a new addition to the Blooming Direct shrub and perennial plant range.
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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Japanese Maple
The delicate branches bear leaves in a handsome autumnal reddish-brown. Also decorative as a solitary feature. Height supplied 25-30 cm.
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Acer palmatum Beni-Komachi - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Beni-Komachi' - Japanese Maple
A rare, hard to find variety, with a dwarf habit. This densely-branched shrub form will grow over time to 5-6ft tall and wide, with thin branchlets. Leaves are curly, deeply dissected and bright red in spring, turning a bluish-red in summer. The autumn colour is outstanding - a spectacular shade of red.
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Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' - Japanese Maple
Masses of tiny, red, spring flowers contrasting beautifully against delicate grey-green leaves with slender white and shrimp-pink margins. This compact, upright Japanese maple is an ideal specimen tree for a small garden. It is best grown in partial shade since the exquisite, variegated foliage scorches in full sun.
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Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' - Japanese Maple

This beautiful colour changing foliage is a superb architectural plant ideal for small gardens. Foliage is bluish leaves with white and pink edges turning scarlet in the autumn. Height of approximately 2 metres. Spread of approximately 1.5 metres. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Shrubs are supplied in 9cm pots ready for immediate planting.

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Acer palmatum Butterfly - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' - Japanese Maple
This is a fantastic variegated Japanese Maple. White edge with pink on bluish-green filigree leaves. Growth habit is narrowly upright and twiggy. Butterfly is spectacular, and one of the most desirable cultivars available. Height is upto 2metres in ten years, but it can easily be maintained as small as a bonsai with pruning. Ideal in the garden itself or in a tub.
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Acer palmatum Chitoseyama - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Chitoseyama' - Japanese Maple
Chitoseyama' is a top choice among small trees for all-season beauty, making this a collector's favorite. Foliage is crimson-green in autumn, turning crimson-red in the Autumn. This cultivar has a mounding habit, reaching 6 feet in height by 10 feet in width if left unpruned. Thrives in partial shade and moist soil.
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Acer palmatum Deshojo - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Deshojo' - Japanese Maple
This Extremely Sought after Acer is renowned for its Beautiful Blood Red Spring and Autumn Foliage Colour. As summer progresses the older leaves turn green but the young shoots are tipped with burnished-red young leaves. It is ideal for an oriental style garden, and really needs a special position where it can be admired, may be a large patio container?
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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet' - Japanese Maple
A pretty little tree, this has feathery, garnet-coloured leaves that turn bright scarlet in autumn and look as if they have been shredded. Its rounded, compact habit makes it a perfect focal point for a small garden, particularly in a container. Or try it alongside an ornamental pool, where its sculptural shape will be reflected in the water. It needs a sheltered spot, away from strong winds or scorching sun, though its leaf colour is best enjoyed in a sunny position.
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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet' - Japanese Maple
This shrub is very striking in any garden. An exquisite and highly decorative variety that is distinctive for its magnificent, slender, dark red leaves. The fabulous colourful foliage of this hardy ornamental shrub looks wonderful on the patio or terrace. As it grows fairly slowly it is very suitable for small gardens and can even be planted in a spacious pot or tub. Good resistance to the cold. Container not included.
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Acer palmatum dissectum Garnet - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet' - Japanese Maple
Several Acers have excellent red or purple foliage, but few finer than this one. The leaves open bright red and then deepen to a rich garnet colour. It is ideal for an oriental style garden, and really needs a special position where it can be admired, may be a large patio container?
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Acer palmatum dissectum Seiryu (Emerald Lace) - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu' - Japanese Maple
An award winning variety with upright growth habit & fine foliage on new red tinted shoots. The foliage appears very delicate yet like all the Acers, it's a tough hardy plant. In Autumn the foliage takes on yellow & red hues. One of the best varieties and outstanding for use as a small specimen tree. The Japanese name translates into ''green dragon'' and also goes under the name of Emerald Lace.
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Acer palmatum Little Princess - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Little Princess' - Japanese Maple
Stunning leaf colour of red tinged Spring growth turning to rich golds and yellows in the Autumn. Grow in partial shade for the best leaf colour. Slow growing to 1.5 metres high by 1 metre spread in 10 years, this makes a lovely specimen in a pot.
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Acer palmatum Orange Dream - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' - Japanese Maple
A Japanese maple cultivar rare to the nursery trade and of unique form and colour. A narrowly upright growth habit and slow rate make 'Orange Dream' a large shrub to small tree depending on culture. Striking orange-yellow foliage over bright green bark results in a truly different look. This beautiful Japanese maple will enhance any garden.
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Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' - Japanese Maple
This Japanese maple is grown mainly for its spectacular autumn colour, perhaps the best of all the maples. It has an open habit, and its large, seven-lobed, bright green leaves turn brilliant scarlet in autumn and last for several weeks. It prefers a sheltered, shady spot, and looks dramatic silhouetted against a tall hedge or modern building.
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Acer palmatum 'Sango-Kaku' - Coral bark maple
This is one of the best Japanese maples, as it looks fabulous all year round. It has pale green, deeply cut leaves that turn soft shades of yellow in autumn, and it also looks gorgeous in winter, after all the leaves have fallen, when its new shoots glow coral-red in the winter sunlight. Try it next to a path, or in front of a window, where the autumn and winter colour can be fully appreciated, or as part of a winter border. It needs a shaded, sheltered spot, away from strong winds.
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Acer palmatum 'Sango-Kaku' - Coral bark maple

This beautiful colour changing foliage is ideal for pots or borders. Foliage is pinkish green leaves turning yellow with orange in the autumn. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Shrubs are supplied in 9cm pots ready for immediate planting. This plant will be despatched from late March to the end of May.

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Acer palmatum 'Sango-Kaku' - Coral bark maple Acer palmatum 'Sango-Kaku' - Coral bark maple
More erect habit, young shoots are bright coral red. Smaller leaves are green, and turn consistent yellow-salmon in autumn. Good winter effect from the stems.
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Acer palmatum 'Orange' - Japanese Maple
This winter-hardy densely branching shrub has yellowish-orange spring leaves, that gradually turn yellowish-green. Height supplied 25-30 cm.
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Acer palmatum Tsuma-gaki - Japanese Maple Acer palmatum Tsuma-gaki - Japanese Maple
This Japanese maple catches your eye with soft yellow-green leaves tipped crimson red reminiscent of painted fingernails. Being a small broad tree, makes a plus in any small garden or rock garden. If you have a Japanese themed area, this will semparate it from the rest. Simply a must have plant.
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Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' - Golden leaf Full Moon Japanese Maple Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'
Golden leaf Full Moon Japanese Maple
Everyone who sees this Acer wants it! Clusters of tiny, red-purple spring flowers and vivid, young, lime-green leaves turning orange and red in autumn. This rounded, golden-leafed Japanese maple provides an excellent focal point for a small garden. The striking foliage is best in partial or dappled shade, protected from cold, drying winds and excessive sun.
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