Warwick wrote:

I caught sight of a stand of
rather beautiful trees. The bark is gorgeous and striking. I'm afraid
none of the proper wardens were on duty so I couldn't get an answer at
the centre as to the species so I'm begging for help here. I'm also
afraid that I wasn't carrying my camera and had to resort to the one
built in to the phobile.

http://www.affordable-afpers.co.uk/album/2005/02-
February/slides/Image026.html

and

http://www.affordable-afpers.co.uk/album/2005/02-
February/slides/Image027.html

Any ideas? If so, what size in what time and will it be a suitable tree
for a smallish (50'x30') garden with a gap for a single tree?

Warwick

Acer pennsylvanicum 'Erythrocladum'

Its a difficult treee to grow to any size.