Maple Tree - Description
Maple Tree With Excellent Autumn Colour AKA Acer / Silver MapleAcer saccharinum Latin Name: Acer saccharinumNative to North America Lovely Medium Sized Garden Tree Ideal For Medium to Large Sized Gardens Form: Specimen TreeEasy to GrowWith Fabuluous Autumn Colour Current Plant Size
Height: 150/175 (Approx 6ft) Pot Size: 7.5 Litres
Maple Tree - Characteristics
Medium sized garden treeMature Size: 12m High x 6m Spread Tall, upright tree, open canopy Provides something different for each seasonFoliage starts out salmon pink when youngIn Summer leaves are variegated Then turn vvibrant orange in AutumnExcellent specimen tree all year roundDeciduous tree, they lose their leaves in Winter Foliage: Palmate leaves, deeply lobed Growth rate: Fast Frost hardy
Maple Tree - Uses
Specimen & ornamental garden treeExcellent for Autumn colourLooks great when planted with other Maple trees Grown for it's year round colour & interest Excellent plant would make a focal point in flower beds Can be planted out on a lawn as a specimen plant
Maple Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
Plant the moment they arrive Potted trees can be planted any time of year Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen These saplings will require several years to mature
Positioning Trees
Plant in full sun or partial shade Likes moist to well drained soils Happy in acidic, neutral or alkaline soils Prepare a large planting hole Add rotted manure to the base of each hole - this will encourage stronger growth When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball Level off the soil around the plants Support with medium sized tree stake for first 2 years Spacing: 5-6m apart
After Care
Water regularly until plants establish Water before & after planting If dry weather persists, water every 2 days Weeding is a
Acer Red Flamingo - Description
Potted Ornamental Tree
Latin Name: Acer conspicuum ‘Red Flamingo’
Common Name: Snake Bark Maple
Deciduous ornamental tree
Pot Size: C3
Current Plant Size: Approx. 65cm
Ideal as a feature tree for gardens and borders
Acer Red Flamingo - Characteristics
Striking pink, cream and green variegated foliage
Decorative striped bark providing winter interest
Elegant, upright growth habit
Excellent seasonal colour and structure
Hardy in Irish garden conditions
Prefers sheltered position with light shade
Acer Red Flamingo - Uses
Perfect as a focal point or specimen tree
Ideal for small to medium garden spaces
Suitable for woodland-style planting schemes
Adds year-round interest with foliage and bark
Acer Red Flamingo - Planting & Aftercare
Plant in partial shade or sheltered sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Protect from strong winds and harsh sun
Water regularly during establishment
Mulch annually to retain moisture
Minimal pruning required