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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
Hello,
Looking to plant a focal point tree in our garden. Unfortunately the proposed position will be in full sun, south facing and be somewhat exposed (only 3ft fences across about 50ft of neighbours gardens on either side (north-south), and the wind can pick up. We fancy something with either all year round colour (preferably red/purple), or a good variation of colour across the seasons. We have been looking at Japanese Acers. I understand most are not sun lovers, but have read that Acer Bloodgood could be suitable. Any comments? I've had suggested American Redbud 'Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy', a tree I am not aware of at all. Any info would be great. Also a local nursery sells "Royal Purple" Smokebush, Cotinus Coggygria which have been pruned to be tree like. Anyone know how broad these might get, as they look a bit narrow to be a convincing "tree shape". If Acer Bloodgood would fit, can anyone suggest a cheap source. We would be looking for a plant initially at least 1m high. Locally (Berkshire) these seem to cost about £120-£160, a bit pricey!. Thanks, Justin |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
"Justin Hughes" wrote in message om... : Hello, : : Looking to plant a focal point tree in our garden. Unfortunately the : proposed position will be in full sun, south facing and be somewhat : exposed (only 3ft fences across about 50ft of neighbours gardens on : either side (north-south), and the wind can pick up. : : We fancy something with either all year round colour (preferably : red/purple), or a good variation of colour across the seasons. We have : been looking at Japanese Acers. I understand most are not sun lovers, : but have read that Acer Bloodgood could be suitable. Any comments? : : I've had suggested American Redbud 'Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy', a : tree I am not aware of at all. Any info would be great. : : Also a local nursery sells "Royal Purple" Smokebush, Cotinus Coggygria : which have been pruned to be tree like. Anyone know how broad these : might get, as they look a bit narrow to be a convincing "tree shape". : : If Acer Bloodgood would fit, can anyone suggest a cheap source. We : would be looking for a plant initially at least 1m high. Locally : (Berkshire) these seem to cost about £120-£160, a bit pricey!. : : Thanks, : : Justin Acers, in general do not like exposed sites as they suffer as much from windburn as anything, but I do not know about your specific choice. K |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
Acer Bloodgood cannnot stand such full sun exposure it will scorch
Cottinus Goggryia needs damp soil conditions as if it dries out it dies I would suggest you need on of the hardier dark red trees .......others may know their names OR You might consider bright lime green/yellow of Robinia Frisia or Gleditzia they like the sun and look stunning in any garden "Justin Hughes" wrote in message om... Hello, Looking to plant a focal point tree in our garden. Unfortunately the proposed position will be in full sun, south facing and be somewhat exposed (only 3ft fences across about 50ft of neighbours gardens on either side (north-south), and the wind can pick up. We fancy something with either all year round colour (preferably red/purple), or a good variation of colour across the seasons. We have been looking at Japanese Acers. I understand most are not sun lovers, but have read that Acer Bloodgood could be suitable. Any comments? I've had suggested American Redbud 'Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy', a tree I am not aware of at all. Any info would be great. Also a local nursery sells "Royal Purple" Smokebush, Cotinus Coggygria which have been pruned to be tree like. Anyone know how broad these might get, as they look a bit narrow to be a convincing "tree shape". If Acer Bloodgood would fit, can anyone suggest a cheap source. We would be looking for a plant initially at least 1m high. Locally (Berkshire) these seem to cost about £120-£160, a bit pricey!. Thanks, Justin |
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As for 1metre high trees costing £120 in Berkshire !!!!!!!!!!someones trying
to rip you off Try Hare Hatch Nurseries on the A4 at Twyford Berks ......superb selection of all manner of trees and plants at sensible prices An Acer Bloodgood would be around £10 A Robinia or Gleditzia £10 to £20 Also Oak Tree Nurseries in Maidens Green Bracknell or theres a super nursery in Bagshot that sells everything Even Wyevale branches should not be that much B and Q Warehouse Stores can also be a good source as can be Do It all or even Homebase you just have to check around and look for new good quality stock but I would suggest try Hare Hatch Nursery its brilliant "K" wrote in message ... "Justin Hughes" wrote in message om... : Hello, : : Looking to plant a focal point tree in our garden. Unfortunately the : proposed position will be in full sun, south facing and be somewhat : exposed (only 3ft fences across about 50ft of neighbours gardens on : either side (north-south), and the wind can pick up. : : We fancy something with either all year round colour (preferably : red/purple), or a good variation of colour across the seasons. We have : been looking at Japanese Acers. I understand most are not sun lovers, : but have read that Acer Bloodgood could be suitable. Any comments? : : I've had suggested American Redbud 'Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy', a : tree I am not aware of at all. Any info would be great. : : Also a local nursery sells "Royal Purple" Smokebush, Cotinus Coggygria : which have been pruned to be tree like. Anyone know how broad these : might get, as they look a bit narrow to be a convincing "tree shape". : : If Acer Bloodgood would fit, can anyone suggest a cheap source. We : would be looking for a plant initially at least 1m high. Locally : (Berkshire) these seem to cost about £120-£160, a bit pricey!. : : Thanks, : : Justin Acers, in general do not like exposed sites as they suffer as much from windburn as anything, but I do not know about your specific choice. K |
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"bnd777" wrote in message ...
As for 1metre high trees costing £120 in Berkshire !!!!!!!!!!someones trying to rip you off Try Hare Hatch Nurseries on the A4 at Twyford Berks ......superb selection of all manner of trees and plants at sensible prices An Acer Bloodgood would be around £10 A Robinia or Gleditzia £10 to £20 Would agree that this is a good nursery. We went there first. They only sell very small Acers for about £12-15, but these are only about 50cm high. I understand Acers are slow growers, and we want immediate impact, so 1m was an absolute minimum. As a price check the Wyvale opposite's biggest offering was 1m for about £60, 1.5+ specimins at other places go up exponentially to over £100. We aren't talking sycamores here! |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
"Justin Hughes" wrote in message om... Hello, Looking to plant a focal point tree in our garden. Unfortunately the proposed position will be in full sun, south facing and be somewhat exposed (only 3ft fences across about 50ft of neighbours gardens on either side (north-south), and the wind can pick up. We fancy something with either all year round colour (preferably red/purple), or a good variation of colour across the seasons. We have been looking at Japanese Acers. I understand most are not sun lovers, but have read that Acer Bloodgood could be suitable. Any comments? I've had suggested American Redbud 'Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy', a tree I am not aware of at all. Any info would be great. Also a local nursery sells "Royal Purple" Smokebush, Cotinus Coggygria which have been pruned to be tree like. Anyone know how broad these might get, as they look a bit narrow to be a convincing "tree shape". If Acer Bloodgood would fit, can anyone suggest a cheap source. We would be looking for a plant initially at least 1m high. Locally (Berkshire) these seem to cost about £120-£160, a bit pricey!. Thanks, Justin For a halfway decent japanese maple at about 1metre then I'd personally look at the region of £15 - £30 not the £100s ... definately a ripoff! L |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
"Zizz" wrote in message ...
For a halfway decent japanese maple at about 1metre then I'd personally look at the region of £15 - £30 not the £100s ... definately a ripoff! L Tell us where you can buy them at that price then. Thanks. |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
"Justin Hughes" wrote in message om... "Zizz" wrote in message ... For a halfway decent japanese maple at about 1metre then I'd personally look at the region of £15 - £30 not the £100s ... definately a ripoff! L Tell us where you can buy them at that price then. Thanks. I got my Maple, Flamingo (Acer negundo Flamingo) from http://www.buckingham-nurseries.co.u...l_Trees_12.htm l#a306 No idea if they've got what you want but mine was £9.45 and 5ft high when it arrived. Mark |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
On 22 May 2003 04:49:08 -0700, Justin Hughes
wrote: "Zizz" wrote in message ... For a halfway decent japanese maple at about 1metre then I'd personally look at the region of £15 - £30 not the £100s ... definately a ripoff! L Tell us where you can buy them at that price then. Thanks. http://www.tree-shop.co.uk/products_...theadingID=987 http://www.dungevalley.co.uk/special.htm for starters Tim. |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
Oops they should have been on seperate lines.
Google is wonderful: http://www.tree-shop.co.uk/products_...theadingID=987 http://www.dungevalley.co.uk/special.htm for starters Tim. |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
"Justin Hughes" wrote in message om... "Zizz" wrote in message ... For a halfway decent japanese maple at about 1metre then I'd personally look at the region of £15 - £30 not the £100s ... definately a ripoff! L Tell us where you can buy them at that price then. Thanks. I bought a Acer (osakazuki) approx. 4ft high for £24.99 two weeks ago at Ingatestone garden centre in Essex. I reccomend the place as the tea rooms they have sell real homemade cakes (made by one of the staff) and do excellent coffee that is apart from having a good range of plants and stuff you usually expect from a decent centre! L |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
they had some in B&Q, about a metre high, for about £30 - £40 last time I
was there. Hayley |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
Tim wrote in message news:oprpko5fsdwxhha1@localhost...
http://www.tree-shop.co.uk/products_...theadingID=987 http://www.dungevalley.co.uk/special.htm for starters Tim. What experiences have people had of on-line or mail order tree buying? |
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Trees: Acer Bloodgood or alternative?
Dont bother ......poor quality and small sizes ....not value for money
"Justin Hughes" wrote in message om... Tim wrote in message news:oprpko5fsdwxhha1@localhost... http://www.tree-shop.co.uk/products_...theadingID=987 http://www.dungevalley.co.uk/special.htm for starters Tim. What experiences have people had of on-line or mail order tree buying? |
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