Barcham Trees - Summer Interest

Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum'

admin — Thu, 18 May 2006 10:56:49 +0100

Also known as the Caucasian Maple, this cultivar dates back to at least 1838 but remains rather uncommon.

Acer palmatum Dissectum Garnet (Japanese Maple)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:26:13 +0100

A lovely cut leaf deep purple Japanese maple that was raised in Holland around 1950 and won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.

Acer palmatum Fireglow (Japanese Maple)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:50:47 +0100

Developed around 1977, this is thought to be an improved clone of the superb ‘Bloodgood’. In truth there is little to choose between them so try not to agonise over the choice!

Acer palmatum Lionheart (Cut Leaved Japanese Maple)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:55:09 +0100

"When you have been in arboriculture for as long as I have it is a delight to get introduced to a fine plant like ‘Lionheart’. I am now the proud owner of one that sits beautifully in my garden!" Mike Glover, MD @ Barcham Trees

Acer platanoides (Norway maple) 'Crimson King'

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 10:41:19 +0100

A seedling of Schwedleri, this attractive form of the Norway maple was raised in Belgium in the 1930s.

Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) 'Royal Red'

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 11:41:02 +0100

One of the most beautiful of all Norway maple cultivars!

Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) 'Leopoldii'

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 12:38:29 +0100

A really eye-catching sycamore cultivar.

Albizia julbrissin Umbrella (Silk Tree)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:07:50 +0100

A native of Iran and China, this small and compact form tolerates our climate only if planted in protected and south facing southern England.

Amelanchier lamarckii (Juneberry)

admin — Tue, 23 May 2006 17:28:42 +0100

A simply stunning sight when in full bloom!

Butta capitata (Jelly Palm)

ellen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:11:57 +0100

A native of Brazil and Uruguay, this small palm slowly makes a tree about 5 metres tall.