BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Originally introduced in 1838 this colourful tree remains uncommon in the United Kingdom and has blood-red or claret young leaves in spring. The older leaves gradually turn green and once again change colour in the autumn before falling, creating a rich & long-lasting tapestry of red and gold. A handsome garden tree with exciting, colourful leaves.

Features

• Common name: Cappadocian Maple.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous
• Habit: Medium sized, spreading tree with a rounded crown once mature.
• Height: 18 m (60 ft) / [up to 8 m (26 ft) after 10 years]
• Spread: 12 m (40 ft) / [up to 6 m (20 ft) after 10 years]
• Notes: Occasional hard pruning of this Acer in spring will create a much lower, bushy plant with large amounts of spring foliage colour.
• Supplied Size: 30 - 40 cm tall in 1.5L containers