Acer rubrum Batch No:179672 sharing the traditional leaf-shape of

sharing the traditional leaf-shape of the genus

Also be aware this tree is densely suckering so requires regular pruning at base to keep tidy

this species does well in full to part shade

bright yellow flowers bloom throughout winter

A rare and most attractive species with a broad

Acer rubrum Batch No:179672 sharing the traditional leaf-shape ofA tree renowned for its spectacular scarlet autumn hues. Although the leaves are dark green in summer, its winter twigs have a red hue, as do its tiny spring flowers, which provide a cheery, if modest, second season of interest. The leaves themselves emerge in spring a pale yellow gradually darkening to green. Of North American origin, Acer rubrum has been cultivated in Europe since the 1600's. It grows on most soils in the UK, but rarely colours well