Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' Purple White flowers open from pink

White flowers open from pink buds in May followed by small

'Red Sunset' is an oustanding maple with an upright habit and rounded to oval crown

fragrant large pear-shaped fruits ready in Oct

Magnolia acuminata has a fairly inconspicuous yellow'green flower which appears after the leaves emerge

Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' Purple White flowers open from pinkIf you want year round enjoyment from your Japanese maple, this is the cultivar to go for. The leaves emerge pinkish green, turning bright green in summer and golden yellow with hints of red in autumn. The bright red annual growth provides much desired winter interest. 6 metres tall with a 3 metre spread. Needs shelter, light and well drained soil. Hardy. A shallow rooting tree