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If you’re searching for a show-stopping small tree for your New Zealand garden, the Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple is a favourite among gardeners for its captivating year-round colour and delicate silhouette. Renowned for its vivid autumn foliage, the Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame') brightens any landscape with brilliant scarlet leaves, offering a stunning transition across the seasons. This compact Japanese maple is well-suited for smaller spaces, urban gardens, or even as a striking specimen in larger plantings. Its graceful, lacy leaves emerge red in spring, mature to rich green in summer, and erupt into vibrant flaming crimson in autumn, living up to its fiery name.

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Acer Amoenum (Acer palmatum Amoenum)

Acer palmatum Amoenum is a variety of the commonly known, Japanese Maple, and is grown for its rich display of colourful foliage. Leaves on this medium-sized, deciduous tree emerge light green-yellow in spring, age to dark green, then develop brilliant shades of red in autumn before falling. It grows with a broad crown to about 10 m tall and 8 m wide. Acer Amoenum makes for a magnificent and colourful specimen and is well suited to avenue planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 8.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Avenues, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese
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Acer platanoides Globosum (Acer Globosum)

Acer platanoides Globosum is a deciduous tree grown for its lush foliage and stunning form. It produces a symmetrical and rounded head of mid-green foliage on a solitary trunk which is formed without trimming. As autumn progresses the leaves develop colourful yellow tones before falling. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Acer Globosum makes for a fantastic specimen and is well suited to growing around outdoor living areas, adding to a mixed planting, using in an avenue planting, or maintaining in a courtyard garden.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Garden uses: Avenues, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Acer palmatum Fjellheim (Fjellheim Japanese Maple)

Acer palmatum Fjellheim is an impressive Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of delicate foliage held on colourful stems. Leaves on this small...

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Acer palmatum Senkaki (Acer Senkaki)

Acer palmatum Senkaki is a stunning Japanese Maple or Coral Bark Maple due to its striking and delicate foliage. Small, soft looking leaves emerge...

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Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' bright red foliage.

Acer 'Fireglow'

Acer 'Fireglow' is a striking Japanese maple prized for its brilliant deep red foliage that holds colour exceptionally well throughout the season...

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Acer Skeeters Broom (Skeeters Broom Acer)

Acer palmatum Skeeters Broom is an impressive, small, Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of colourful foliage. New leaves emerge bright red in...

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Acer Brandywine (Brandywine Maple)

Acer rubrum Brandywine is an outstanding deciduous tree grown for its lovely form and striking autumn colours. It features lush, mid-green foliage...

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Acer palmatum pendulum Julian (Acer palmatum dissectum pendulum Julian)

Acer palmatum pendulum Julian is an impressive Japanese Maple that features a rich display of interestingly coloured, weeping foliage. The finely cut...

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Acer Autumn Red tree.

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...

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Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' tree in a garden.

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' is a standout Japanese maple admired for its glowing apricot and orange toned foliage that brings warmth and vibrancy...

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Acer palmatum Hanami Nishiki tree with lush green foliage.

Acer palmatum Hanami Nishiki (Acer Hanami Nishiki)

Acer palmatum Hanami Nishiki is a stunning Japanese Maple due to its delicate foliage and small stature. Small and soft looking leaves emerge...

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Acer palmatum dissectum Tamukeyama

Acer palmatum dissectum Tamukeyama is a variety of Japanese Maple that features a rich display of colourful, weeping foliage. The finely cut leaves...

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Acer platanoides Nigrum

Acer platanoides Nigrum, commonly known as the Plane-Leaved Maple or Norway Maple, is a medium sized, deciduous tree with fantastically coloured...

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Stella Rossa' tree with fine, dark purple foliage.

Acer Stella Rossa

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Stella Rossa' is an impressive, small Japanese Maple which features a rich display of interestingly coloured, weeping...

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Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'

Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' is a stunning variegated Japanese Maple admired for its rich purple red foliage edged with soft pink. The colourful leaves...

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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' specimen tree with colourful dark red foliage.

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Bloodgood Japanese Maple) is one of the most reliable and popular Japanese maples, valued for its deep red foliage and...

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Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis

Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis is a variety of Weeping Japanese Maple (Laceleaf), that features a rich display of delicate, weeping foliage. The...

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Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides, commonly known as the Plane-Leaved Maple or Norway Maple, is a large, deciduous tree featuring impressive autumn colours. The lush...

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Acer palmatum Seiryu

Acer palmatum dissectum Seiryu is a Japanese Maple that features a rich display of colourful and delicate foliage. The finely cut leaves emerge lime...

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Acer Autumn Glory

Acer rubrum Autumn Glory produces lush foliage that emerges mid-green in spring, quickly ages to dark green, then turns bright red and orange in...

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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...

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Acer palmatum Atropurpureum elegant specimen tree.

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is one of the most popular Japanese maples, prized for its deep purple red foliage and elegant branching habit. This...

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Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'

Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is a highly regarded Japanese maple famous for producing some of the most intense scarlet red autumn colour of any maple...

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' specimen tree with purple-red cascading foliage.

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a highly admired weeping Japanese maple known for its finely dissected burgundy foliage that retains rich colour...

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Princess' tree with fine green foliage tinged with purple.

Acer 'Crimson Princess'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Princess' is a stunning Japanese maple known for its deeply cut, cascading burgundy foliage that intensifies through the...

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Acer 'Orangeola'

Acer 'Orangeola' is a stunning weeping Japanese Maple admired for its finely cut foliage that emerges bright orange red in spring. The leaves mature...

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Acer palmatum 'Beni Otake'

Acer palmatum 'Beni Otake' is a striking Japanese Maple admired for its narrow strap like deep red foliage that creates a bold architectural effect...

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Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple) specimen tree in autumn with orange and yellow foliage.

Acer saccharinum

Acer saccharinum, commonly known as the Silver Maple, is a deciduous tree that is grown for its tidy form and colourful autumn foliage. The lush and...

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Acer 'Jeffersred' trees with red foliage in a street planting.

Acer freemanii 'Jeffersred'

Acer freemanii 'Jeffersred' is a striking deciduous maple valued for its strong upright form and outstanding autumn colour. This fast growing tree...

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Acer rubrum 'Bowhall' specimen trees with orange, autumn foliage.

Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'

Acer rubrum 'Bowhall' is a stunning, upright form of the red maple that delivers vibrant seasonal colour and elegant structure to New Zealand...

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Acer negundo 'Violaceum'

Acer negundo 'Violaceum' is an attractive deciduous maple valued for its distinctive purple tinted young growth and fresh green foliage. The new...

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Acer capillipes specimen tree in autumn.

Acer capillipes

Acer capillipes (Snake Bark Maple) is a distinctive deciduous maple prized for its striking green and white striped bark and elegant growth habit...

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Acer Amoenum (Acer palmatum Amoenum)

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Key Features of Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple

Sherwood Flame Japanese Maples are prized for their refined shape and manageable size. Typically reaching around 3–4 metres in height and spreading to about 2–3 metres wide, this tree stays beautifully compact, making it perfect for courtyard gardens, containers, or feature planting near patios and entrances. Its finely dissected foliage provides soft, filtered shade and adds texture and dimension to mixed woodland borders.

The main attraction of the Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple is its spectacular autumn display. In cooler New Zealand regions, the leaves intensify to glowing scarlet hues, often holding their colour well into late autumn. The tree’s elegant branching and strong colour carry visual interest through all seasons, even when deciduous in winter.

Planting and Caring for Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple

Sherwood Flame Japanese Maples grow best in a sheltered position with morning sun or dappled shade. Protecting your tree from harsh, hot winds and afternoon sun will help preserve the delicate leaf edges and ensure the most reliable autumn colour. Japanese maples thrive in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Adding compost at planting time and mulching annually will support vigorous growth and rich colour.

Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first two years after planting. Feeding with a slow-release fertiliser in early spring will encourage healthy leaf growth and a robust framework for autumn colour.

Designing with Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple

Whether you’re planning a Japanese-inspired garden, a tranquil shade retreat, or looking for a compact statement tree, the Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple is beautifully versatile. Pair it with shade-loving perennials or hostas, or use it as a centrepiece in a courtyard. For a striking maple display, consider planting alongside the graceful Acer palmatum Senkaki (Acer Senkaki), known for its coral-red stems, or the richly colored Acer 'Fireglow'. For lovers of classic Japanese maples, the hardy Acer Amoenum (Acer palmatum Amoenum) or the compact Acer palmatum Fjellheim (Fjellheim Japanese Maple) offer wonderful contrast in foliage and form.

Related Trees for New Zealand Gardens

If you adore maples but want variety, the lollipop-shaped Acer platanoides Globosum (Acer Globosum) makes a striking feature in both formal and relaxed landscapes. Mixing different maple varieties extends the seasonal interest and creates a tapestry of colour and texture.

Discover the Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple to bring a vibrant, low-maintenance burst of colour to your garden, and explore our wider selection of maples to curate your perfect landscape.


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You’ve probably heard of our garden favourites like Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate' and Gardenia Veitchii, but did you know we also grow hidden gems like Acer Brandywine (Brandywine Maple), Chlorophytum Curly (Curly Spider Plant), and Olive Verdale?
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