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Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' – A Majestic Japanese Maple with Deep Purple Foliage Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a striking Japanese maple known...
View full detailsAcer palmatum 'Orange Dream' – A Vibrant Japanese Maple with Golden-Orange Foliage Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' is a stunning Japanese maple known ...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ – The Fiery Autumn Showstopper Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ is a classic Japanese maple, renowned for its exceptional autumn...
View full detailsAcer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' – A Majestic Japanese Maple with Deep Purple Foliage Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a striking Japanese maple known...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ – The Coral Bark Maple Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ is one of the most celebrated Japanese maples for year-round appeal. I...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ – A Legendary Scarlet Autumn Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ is one of the finest Japanese maples for autumn col...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Atropurpurea’ – A Classic Red Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpurea’ is a beautiful deciduous Japanese maple, prized for its fi...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ – A Vibrant Colour-Changing Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ is a stunning Japanese maple celebrated for it...
View full detailsAcer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' – A Majestic Japanese Maple with Deep Purple Foliage Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a striking Japanese maple known...
View full detailsAcer Palmatum or Japanese Maples include ever increasing numbers of new and interesting forms almost by the month. They range from dwarf shrubs up ...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ – The Timeless Deep Red Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ is one of the most admired Japanese maples, cele...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ – A Legendary Scarlet Autumn Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ is one of the finest Japanese maples for autumn col...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Atropurpurea’ – A Classic Red Japanese Maple for Year-Round Elegance Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpurea’ is a stunning Japanese Maple renow...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Inaba Shidare’ – A Dramatic Weeping Japanese Maple with Deep Crimson Foliage Acer palmatum ‘Inaba Shidare’ is a breathtaking weeping...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ – Classic Red Japanese Maple with Elegant Form Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ is one of the most iconic Japanese maple...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Black Lace’ – A Dramatic Japanese Maple with Deep Purple Foliage Acer palmatum ‘Black Lace’ is a striking deciduous Japanese maple p...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Katsura’ – Vibrant Spring Colour Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ is a striking Japanese maple, celebrated for its exceptional...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ – Vibrant Golden-Orange Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ is a stunning Japanese maple, prized for its lumin...
View full detailsAcer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' – A Narrow, Columnar Japanese Maple with Stunning Red Foliage Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' is a un...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Going Green’ – A Fresh Take on Japanese Maple Elegance Acer palmatum ‘Going Green’ is a stunning Japanese Maple celebrated for its b...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Firecracker’ – A Stunning Weeping Japanese Maple with Fiery Red Foliage Acer palmatum ‘Firecracker’ is a graceful, weeping Japanese ...
View full detailsAcer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' – A Compact and Vibrant Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' is a small yet striking Japanese Maple, celebr...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Shaina’ – A Compact Japanese Maple with Vibrant Red Foliage Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’ is a dwarf Japanese Maple with a compact, globula...
View full detailsAcer palmatum ‘Trompenburg’ – A Striking Japanese Maple with Deep Burgundy Foliage Acer palmatum ‘Trompenburg’ is a magnificent Japanese Maple know...
View full detailsAcer palmatum dissectum – Elegant Green Laceleaf Maple with Cascading Form Acer palmatum dissectum (green form) is a beautifully delicate Japanese ...
View full detailsFew plants transform a garden like a Japanese maple. Also known as acer trees (Acer palmatum), these elegant acers range from compact dwarf shrubs perfect for pots and patios right up to graceful specimen trees. Prized for their delicate, finely cut foliage and spectacular autumn colour — flame red, burnt orange and deep burgundy — acers bring instant structure, movement and a sense of calm to any space. At Grasslands Nursery we grow one of the widest ranges of Japanese maples and acer trees for sale in the UK, from young plants to established specimens, all available to order online.
Are acers evergreen?
No — Japanese maples are deciduous. They lose their leaves in winter, but reward you with fresh spring growth and exceptional autumn colour.
Can I grow an acer tree in a pot?
Yes. Dwarf and dissectum acers are ideal for containers. Use a loam-based, ericaceous compost, keep them in dappled shade and water regularly in summer.
Where is the best place to plant a Japanese maple?
A sheltered spot in dappled shade with moist, well-drained soil. Avoid exposed, windy positions and frost pockets, which can damage the delicate foliage.
How big do acer trees grow?
It varies hugely by variety — from dwarf shrubs under 1m to small trees of 4–6m. Check the individual product page for each variety’s ultimate height and spread.
Acer Palmatum or Japanese Maples include ever increasing numbers of new and interesting forms. They range from dwarf shrubs up to small trees. Instantaneously they can transform your garden into a place of tranquillity and Zen. No garden is complete without the beauty of a Japanese Maple. The colour in the autumn alone is enough to warrant their use, add to that the pleasure of the delicate foliage swaying gently in a summer breeze; you have perfection for 9 months of the year.
They can get quite large after several years and require a little room to appreciate them, so toward the back of the border or as a stand-alone feature. They are also the perfect plant for a pot. If they are in a pot remember to wrap the pot well in Winter or take inside to stop the frost killing the roots. The dissectum varieties are better for smaller shrubs, forming domes of arching, deeply cut leaves.
They are fairly easy to grow and prefer a little dapple shade and a site out of strong winds. They are best planted in slightly acidic soil that is well drained. If your soil is not acidic, include some ericaceous compost when backfilling the planting hole.
Pruning Japanese Maples is better carried out in Autumn/Winter when the sap is falling or the plant is dormant. If it is necessary to prune at other times of the year then you should use a wound seal treatment on the cut to avoid disease getting in.
Be careful not to over feed your Acer; use little and often and use organic chicken pellets or specialist acer feed.
