Acer griseum. A tree for all seasons

A tree with real winter appeal.  Attractive cinnamon peeling bark that is accentuated in the winter months when the entire tree is bare.  The leaves emerge orange coloured in the spring, turn pink / brown before turning to green for the summer and eventually deep red in the autumn.

The patient Paperback Maple or Acer griseum is a slow growing tree that will never bustle for space from other plants. 

Whatever the size of your back garden space I think you would be hard beaten to choose a better tree for a feature than Acer griseum.  A true classic for planting as a single focal point tree in lawns or borders Acer griseum has a subtle beauty that belies its hardiness.

Attractive all year round, Acer griseum is a perfect choice for a back garden feature.