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Dwarf Red Acer
Hi,
I want to buy a dwarf red acer and need a recommendation, as the amount of varieties is a little overwhelming.
Ideally, I would like something upright (a mini tree as opposed to a bush), approx 2-3m at maturity. I love the whispy fine leaves, if possible, but all are beautiful so that isn't a must.
What variety, might work best.
Thanks.
I want to buy a dwarf red acer and need a recommendation, as the amount of varieties is a little overwhelming.
Ideally, I would like something upright (a mini tree as opposed to a bush), approx 2-3m at maturity. I love the whispy fine leaves, if possible, but all are beautiful so that isn't a must.
What variety, might work best.
Thanks.
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However, when you're describing foliage as wispy and fine, that would be a dissectum, so something like A. dissectum Garnet would suit well.
Bloodgood will get quite big eventually, but they're all pretty slow growing, and can be pruned too. If you're growing in a container, it won't grow as quickly anyway.
Both are readily available from good suppliers.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
https://www.ornamental-trees.co.uk/acer-palmatum-beni-maiko-tree-p555