Just because summer is well and truly over, doesn’t mean your garden has to be without colour until spring, thanks to this all-year vibrant red maple that’s now on sale
If you’re looking to add some vibrance back to your garden through the autumn and winter months, look no further than this compact, slow-growing Acer, which is touted as the perfect plant to provide year-round colour with its intricate foliage and stunning architectural stems.
And right now, it won’t break the bank either, as it plummets in price thanks to Gardening Express’ autumn sale.
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The detailed leaves of this eye-catching Japanese maple burst into a vibrant red in spring, deepening to a lovely dark red as summer progresses. Come autumn, the leaves reignite into a fiery crimson, offering fantastic seasonal colour before they drop.
This Acer also offers winter interest, with its bright red sculptural stems standing out, injecting a pop of colour into your garden during the drearier months.
This maple’s compact and dense nature makes it the ideal Acer for container planting on a patio or terrace, but it’s equally striking in a border, adding structure and a contrast of colour.
This Acer is easy to care for, flourishing in any type of soil as long as it’s moist but well-drained. It grows best in full sun or partial shade, and ‘Shaina’ thrives in an area protected from cold winds.
Over time, Shaina will grow into a large shrub or small tree that will last for decades, providing fantastic garden interest. It’s touted as one of the best Maples you can purchase.
Normally retailing for £149.95, this Acer Palmatum is currently available for the significantly lower price of £79.95, thanks to this Gardening Express deal.
If you prefer to shop elsewhere, you can find this Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’ Japanese Maple at Ornamental Trees for the more budget-friendly price of £45, for a smaller size. Or, head over to Gardener’s Dream to find this Acer ‘Shaina’ for £59.99.