We're offering you a 2 or 4 Acer Plants + Optional Patio Pots for £9.99, saving you up to 33% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £14.99 (correct as of 16.09.2025).

Oriental Charm Acer Plants

Add timeless elegance to your outdoor space with Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum). These ornamental trees are prized for their sculptural form and ever-changing foliage—making them a flexible centrepiece for patios, balconies, or garden borders. Supplied as robust, pot-grown plants, they’re ready to thrive in containers or directly in the ground, adapting easily to your space.

Why Choose Japanese Maple?

• Breathtaking Foliage: Enjoy a dramatic display as leaves transition from lush green in spring and summer to fiery orange, yellow, and red each autumn.
• Versatile Placement: Compact growth makes these maples perfect for patios, balconies, or sheltered garden corners—ideal for both small urban gardens and larger landscapes.
• Sculptural Appeal: Finely cut leaves and an open branching habit add year-round visual interest.
• Flexible Options: Choose between sets of 2 or 4 plants and add modern anthracite-grey patio planters for instant impact.

Premium Materials & Construction

• Nurtured Quality: Each tree is grown in a 9cm nursery pot for strong roots and easy transplanting.
• Planter Option: Anthracite-grey plastic planters (32cm diameter x 23cm height) are lightweight yet sturdy, featuring pre-drilled drainage holes to support healthy root development.

Care & Maintenance

• Sun/Shade: Thrives best in dappled shade; protect from harsh midday sun to avoid leaf scorch.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5). For pots, use ericaceous compost.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—especially important when young or container-grown.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.
• Feeding: Apply ericaceous fertiliser in early spring for vibrant colour and healthy growth.

Usage & Design Ideas

• Create a tranquil Japanese-inspired corner by pairing with ferns, hostas, or azaleas that share similar shade and soil preferences.
• Add as a focal point on patios or balconies—perfect for containers or as part of mixed borders for seasonal drama.

Your Options & Specifications

• Potted Plants: Supplied as healthy specimens in 9cm nursery pots—ready to plant immediately.
• Pots Included: Optional anthracite-grey planters (32cm diameter x 23cm height) with drainage holes available for easy setup.
• Mature Size: Can reach up to 8m (26’) tall and wide over many years; easily maintained at a smaller size in containers.
• Select Quantity: Choose sets of 2 or 4 plants to suit your space and vision.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Japanese Maples?
  The ideal planting period is autumn through early spring while dormant. Avoid planting during frosty spells.
• How fast do they grow?
  Acer palmatum is slow-growing—expect about 20–30cm of new growth per year under optimal conditions.
• I have limited space—can I keep them small?
  Certainly! Japanese Maples adapt well to container life and can be kept compact with minimal pruning and regular potting-on as needed.