{"title":"Acer (Maple)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer, commonly known as Maple, is a highly popular group of ornamental trees valued for their elegant shape, attractive foliage, and outstanding seasonal colour. Suitable for a wide range of garden sizes, Acer trees are prized for their distinctive leaves, graceful branching structure, and reliable performance in UK gardens. Many varieties offer vibrant autumn displays in shades of red, orange, and yellow, while others are grown for fresh spring foliage or striking bark. Available in compact forms for smaller spaces or larger standard trees for avenues and feature planting, Acer trees bring year-round interest and timeless character to both traditional and contemporary landscapes. Hardy and versatile, they are an excellent choice for adding structure, shade, and seasonal beauty to any garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acer-platanoides-norway-maple","title":"Acer platanoides (Norway Maple)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcer platanoides, commonly known as the Norway Maple, is a highly valued deciduous ornamental tree that combines strong structure, reliable growth, and excellent seasonal colour. Well suited to medium and larger gardens, Acer platanoides provides a broad, shapely canopy and bold foliage that makes it ideal as a feature tree, avenue tree, or for adding height and presence within a planting scheme. These trees are typically grown as standards and develop a dense, rounded crown with large, five-lobed green leaves that create a full and attractive appearance through spring and summer. In autumn, the foliage turns rich shades of yellow, orange, and brown, extending the season of interest. In spring, clusters of small yellow flowers appear on bare branches before the leaves emerge, adding early ornamental value. Acer platanoides is hardy, adaptable, and performs well in a wide range of soils and garden settings, making it a dependable choice for both traditional and contemporary landscapes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Deciduous with large, five-lobed green leaves\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Attractive yellow spring flowers borne before the leaves\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent autumn colour in shades of yellow, orange, and brown\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Forms a broad, dense, rounded crown with strong ornamental value\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 180-200cm clear stem\/trunk height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hardiness: Down to approximately -20 °C once established\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil, adaptable to clay, loam, chalk, and sand\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Full sun or partial shade is suitable\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Best foliage colour and crown development are achieved in an open position with good light\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tolerates urban conditions and air pollution well, making it suitable for streets and larger residential gardens\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Avoid permanently waterlogged ground for best establishment and long-term performance\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor queries regarding larger or smaller sizes, please contact us at Info@hctrees.uk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H\u0026C's Trees","offers":[{"title":"8-10cm stem girth ~ 3-3.2m height","offer_id":57007790719351,"sku":null,"price":263.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-12cm Stem girth ~ 3.2-3.4m height","offer_id":57007790752119,"sku":null,"price":292.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-14cm Stem girth ~ 3.4-3.6m height","offer_id":57007790784887,"sku":null,"price":325.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14-16cm stem girth ~ 3.6-3.8m height","offer_id":57007790817655,"sku":null,"price":397.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16-18cm steam girth ~3.8-4m height","offer_id":57007790850423,"sku":null,"price":819.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3458\/6414\/files\/IMG-7905.png?v=1776238252"},{"product_id":"standard-prunus-cerasifera-nigra-purple-cherry-plumb","title":"Standard  Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ (Purple Cherry Plumb)(180-200cm clear stem)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’, commonly known as the Purple Cherry Plum, is a highly prized deciduous ornamental tree celebrated for its striking dark foliage and masses of delicate spring blossom. Well suited to gardens of all sizes, Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ creates a strong visual focal point and brings rich colour contrast to the landscape throughout the growing season. These trees are typically grown as standards and develop a neat rounded crown with deep purple leaves that emerge red-bronze before darkening as the season progresses. In early spring, before or as the foliage appears, the branches are covered in pale pink single flowers, providing one of the earliest floral displays of the year and valuable interest after winter. Occasionally, small plum-like fruits may follow later in the season. The tree’s elegant structure, colourful foliage, and reliable spring flowering make it ideal for lawns, driveways, borders, avenues, or contemporary planting schemes. 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