japanese red maple
The Japanese red maple is cherished throughout New Zealand for its graceful form, stunning scarlet foliage, and versatile uses in gardens large and small. With its delicate, lacy leaves that shift through vivid shades of red throughout the seasons, the Japanese red maple (Acer palmatum) instantly brings elegance and four-season interest to any outdoor space. Whether you’re dreaming of a tranquil Japanese-inspired garden, seeking a feature tree for a shady corner, or adding striking colour to your landscape, the Japanese red maple is a perfect choice. Here’s everything you need to know about growing, caring for, and appreciating this captivating maple.
Acer rubrum
Acer rubrum, commonly known as the Red or Canadian Maple, is an outstanding and colourful, deciduous tree. The leaves emerge mid-green in spring, quickly age to dark green, then turn bright red and orange in autumn before falling. It has an upright and broad growth habit, typically reaching 15 m tall and 8 m wide. Acer rubrum makes for a magnificent specimen tree and is ideal for adding to a mixed planting in a large garden, using in avenue plantings, or planting for shade.
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Acer Autumn Red (Acer rubrum Autumn Red)
Acer platanoides Autumn Red is a variety of the commonly known Plane-Laved Maple, and is a medium sized, deciduous tree with fantastically coloured foliage. The lush foliage emerges bronze-red in spring, ages to become mid-green through summer, then develops orange and red tones in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright, spreading habit and will eventually reach 15 m tall and 8 m wide. Acer Autumn Red makes for a magnificent specimen and is ideal for parks and large gardens where is provides wonderful shade and colour.
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