Maple
Acer Species
Details:
- Full/Filtered Sun
- Autumn Colour
- Frost Hardy
Beautiful, deciduous plants grown for their ornamental foliage and form. Various forms and heights; 1-10m.
Features: A striking array of leaf shapes and colours available. Maples are renown for their brilliant Autumn colour in shades of yellow, orange or red.
Conditions: Maples prefer cool, deep, moisture retentive soil in a sheltered site.
For Best Results: Provide adequate summer water. Mulch with organic material (e.g straw). Shelter from drying Summer heat and wind. Prune cautiously to shape only.
Planting Ideas and Uses:
- smaller varieties do well in containers, rockeries and as subjects for bonsai
- plant singly or with other 'cool site' plants like rhododendrons and azaleas
- feature small tree
- large trees are excellent for shade and as lawn specimens.
