Acers are rich with symbolism in Japanese culture and feature prominently in peaceful Zen gardens. In Japan, autumn is welcomed in a festival known as ‘momiji-gari’ or ‘maple tree viewing’ which celebrates Acers in all their autumnal splendour. This ‘Aspiring Acer Collection’ comprises; palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ AGM – small, red spring blooms, while foliage is tinged orange in spring, lime-green and gold in summer, then red and orange in autumn, height and spread 4m, hardy to -15°C; palmatum ‘Going Green’ – leaves emerge lime-green in spring, transitioning to shades of orange, red and yellow in autumn, height 4m, spread 3m, hardy to -20°C; and palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ – also known as the magnificent red Japanese Maple, bearing deeply lobed, red-purple leaves which turn a brilliant scarlet in autumn, height and spread up to 8m. The graceful form, make them an ideal choice for small gardens, patio containers, or as a striking focal point in mixed borders. All are deciduous tree, which th
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