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What is is this Beautiful small tree?

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Shazafied · 07/11/2018 11:09

I love it! It’s been red for a while. I’m thinking of getting one in my little front garden...

Anyone able to identify it? Thanks hive mind !!

What is is this Beautiful small tree?
What is is this Beautiful small tree?
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AsMuchUseAsAMarzipanDildo · 07/11/2018 11:11

It looks like some sort of Acer.

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BubblesPip · 07/11/2018 11:15

Yup it’s an Acer. I love them!

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Threewheeler1 · 07/11/2018 11:16

Yep it's a Japanese Maple. I have a few of this variety (Osakazuki) and they are the most brilliant red at the moment. Well worth it. They don't like getting dried out though (lost one this summer).

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Shazafied · 07/11/2018 11:30

Osakazuki ! That’s the fellow , thanks so much !! X

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shiveringtimber · 07/11/2018 11:35

I have two in my garden! A great big one, with dark red leaves in the summer which turn bright scarlet in autumn. The little one is more of a plum red and the leaves don't change colour; they just shrivel and drop off.

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Threewheeler1 · 07/11/2018 12:07

Our garden's on a hill at the back and the trees are staggered up the slope next to a path. When the winter sun shines through from behind they are eye-popping! Love them.

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Shazafied · 07/11/2018 13:14

My dad was asking what we’d like for Xmas . I’m going to request a baby osakazuki. Years of joy (providing I don’t kill it) xx

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Oblomov18 · 07/11/2018 13:27

The colour of that acer, that red, is divine.

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