Acers for Autumn Colour from Junker's Nursery (4)

Don't forget that most of the Acers are available in larger sizes.

We find that Acers establish better from a larger plant. They are priced by age not by size - the latter varies enormously between cultivars. The older (ie more expensive) plants will be bigger of course, within the parameters of the habit of that particular cultivar. But the most important thing is that they will be bushier and more substantial. Thus they have more energy reserve within themselves, and can "live off their fat" to a greater degree until established. If a small plant gets frosted in the spring, it doesn't always have enough energy to be able to sprout a second time. A larger plant will have that extra reserve, and is up out of the frost that much more anyway.

Please contact me for details of availability, price and size. Not all cultivars are available in all sizes all of the time!

ACER palmatum 'Aka shigitatsu sawa'
See Acer palmatum 'Beni shigitatsu sawa'

ACER palmatum 'Alpenweiss'
What an amazing colour this one is! The deeply divided leaves are so symmetrically variegated; with a rich pink margin fading to almost cream in the middle where it meets a vivid green band along the mid ribs. As with all variegated cultivars, shade is valuable. The photo on the left shows the new growth just starting to unfurl, whilst the photo on the right is representative of its full summer colour.
Specimens only this season - please ask for price and size details.

ACER palmatum 'Amagi shigure'
I'm told that the name means "soft drizzle', but don't let that dampen your enthusiasm for this lovely, and indeed unique cultivar. The deeply divided leaves have a beautiful shape without even considering the colour. In spring the pink veining is exquisite, then the purple tones richen through summer before turning bright red in autumn. It forms a fairly squat shrubby tree, of gently arching habit.
Specimens only this season - please ask for price and size details.

NEW

ACER palmatum 'Amber Ghost'

from £25.00

ACER palmatum 'Aoba Jo'
A strong growing dwarf shrub with surprisingly large leaves. Lush green leaves in summer develop yellow autumn tints. 1m
from £25.00

ACER palmatum 'Aoyagi'
The name means "Green Willow" and refers to the bright lime green winter bark colour. Try it combined with 'Sangokaku' for a spectacular effect! Upright habit with small green leaves giving lovely yellow autumn colour. 3-4m. It has now deemed that Acer palmatum 'Ukon' is actually synonymous with this.
Specimens only this season - please ask for price and size details.

ACER palmatum 'Arakawa ukon'
One of the toughest small palmatums, similar to 'Nishiki gawa' which we've enjoyed for a number of years. The difference here is essentially yellow autumn colour rather than red, and a much more compact habit. The bark similarly gradually develops the corkiness associated with pine trees.
Specimens only this season - please ask for price and size details.

ACER palmatum 'Aratama'
This is an extremely rare but delightful dwarf selection. Originally a Witches broom, like so many of this type, the growth is short and dense. Leaf colour and shape is quite distinctive, having longer, more divided lobes the the species. The colour will be influenced by light levels, with a rich reddy purple spring colour maturing to purple, flushed with green. It's slow rate of growth and dwarf stature makes it not the easiest Acer to grow; but given a sheltered site with good winter drainage coupled with adequate summer moisture retention, and the spectacular result is well worth the effort. 1m
Not available this season

ACER palmatum 'Ariadne'
A recent introduction from Holland where it was named after the raiser's grand-daughter. The deeply cut but not lacy purple leaves are vividly marked with pink and white with conspicuous veining. I also find the winter bark attractive. Arguably my current favourite….! 2m high with broad, arching habit.
Specimens only this season - please ask for price and size details.

ACER palmatum 'Asa hizuru'
"Maple of the morning sun" Japanese sunrises must be quite amazing if this plant is anything to go by! A vigorous upright grower once established, despite its dramatic pink and white variegation. The young stems are also quite pink. The colour can diminish if the plant is growing too strongly. Avoid full sun to prevent leaf scorch. 3-4m
See also Acer palmatum 'Orido nishiki'
Not available this season - please ask for price and size details.

ACER palmatum 'Autumn Glory'
Derived from the handsome specimens at The Garden House, Buckland Monochorum. Broad headed. Bronze tinted young growth becomes green in the summer. The name gives away their raison d'être though - all manner of colours can be seen, although my favourite stage has the leaves yellow with a bright red edge. 3m
Specimens only this season - please ask for price and size details.

ACER palmatum 'Autumn Showers'
Not yet widely documented, this looks to be a superb cultivar. For once the very name is descriptive! The leaves are deeply divided which enhances the elegance of the arching habit. Autumn colours are truly spectacular, seemingly encompassing the complete spectrum of yellows, oranges and reds as the season progresses.
From £25.00

ACER palmatum 'Azuma murasaki'
"The purple of the East" The deeply divided leaves are a purplish red with an undertone of green showing through, contrasting well with striking bright red petioles. White pubescens (hairs) on the young growth gives an attractive "dusty" appearance. This is a bushy grower, eventually to 6m tall with graceful rounded habit and cascading outer branches.
Specimens only this season - please ask for price and size details.