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Snakebark Maple Acer Davidii George Forrest ATTRACTIVE + AWARD **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**

Snakebark Maple Acer Davidii George Forrest ATTRACTIVE + AWARD **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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Snakebark Maple Acer Davidii George Forrest ATTRACTIVE + AWARD **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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Snakebark Maple Acer Davidii George Forrest ATTRACTIVE + AWARD **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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Snakebark Maple Acer Davidii George Forrest ATTRACTIVE + AWARD **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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Snakebark Maple Acer Davidii George Forrest ATTRACTIVE + AWARD **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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Snakebark Maple Acer Davidii George Forrest ATTRACTIVE + AWARD **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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Snakebark Maple Acer Davidii George Forrest ATTRACTIVE + AWARD **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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 £74.00 
Available Options:
Size Qty
125+ cm  
150+cm (+£18.00)   

Taller options available for most trees. Please use the contact us page stating species, height range and postcode for more info.  If listed as " DELIVERED X MONTH" they might be available by pallet with a £45-£110 surcharge. 

Acer Davidii George Forrest

A small Acer reaching an eventual height and spread of around 10 x 6m and capable of providing 13 months of interest to your garden (you will enjoy it so much, you forgot how much time has passed). The large foliage is very green and most often first seen in the Spring although freezing some of last years leaves gives you further viewing options. The wind blowing through the caopy makes the canopy come alive, more so than many other trees. The small yellow flowers can bring about a whole load of joy, if you are into that sort of thing, failing that the scarlet coloured stalks may raise a smile.

With such outstanding features the RHS gave it their Award Of Garden Merit.

Autumn colours are pinkish fruits with yellow and orange foliage leaving a full view of the "Snakebark" which has green and white stripes.

If you require many maple trees then click WHOLESALE MAPLE TREES. These are 40cm to 60cm tall.

Planting Acer Davidii George Forrest
Plant in a full sun or partial shade position in fertile and well draining soil in a location that doesn't get below minus 15 degrees centigrade. Acer Davidii George Forrest will tolerate most soil conditions to include sand, clay, loam and chalk. If you have a particularly heavy clay soil then consider mixing well rotted manure or compost into the excavated soil. A ratio of 50:50 will be ideal.

Remove any competing weeds and other plants within 100cm of your Acer Davidii George Forrest planting spot. Dig a hole as deep as your pot but break up the bottom 5-10 cm to allow the roots to spread a little easier. The purists will tell you to make the hole square to reduce the chances of the roots spiralling round, this is your choice. Make the hole wider than the pot, this is to follow the same principle as breaking up the bottom. Try and plant so the top of the rootball soil is level with the garden soil as you need to avoid bark that was previously exposed to air being buried. If you go too deep, you can always make the top slightly "dished" by having the outer edges higher than the middle.

Water well after planting, at least 20 litres spread around the whole root system. If planting in Summer, especially long hot ones, regular watering will be important. If the soil is dry for the top 10cm or so, it will be time to water.

Keeping nearby weeds down for the first few seasons will help the young Acer Davidii George Forrest and this can be achieved with manual removal, mulching, decorative stones, agricultural matting or glyphosate (weed killer).

Pruning Acer Davidii George Forrest
Major pruning for this tree should be done between October and December and very light pruning in June. The seasoned gardener may think the dormant period is November to March and start hacking away but the sap starts to rise early Winter hence the specific pruning time frame.

The issue from pruning outside these times is that sap levels are high and bleeding can be an issue. It is always best to prune when you are expecting a few days of dry weather as this aids in the pruning cut healing and reducing the ingress of infection. You should always cut out dead, diseased or crossed over branches in either of the time frames listed.

If you are going to remove a large branch, it is best to do this in stages. This is because you do not want the branch to be cut almost all the way through and for it to then fall and tear bark off the tree. Removing smaller chunks will reduce the risk of this happening. On the final stage, make your first cut from underneath, this also reduces the risk of bark tearing away.

Somewhere Between Dull And Useful Information About Acer Davidii George Forrest
Named after George Forrest who "collected" (possibly another term for shop lifted) seeds from Yunnan, China and brought them back here.

FAQ Questions About Acer Davidii George Forrest
(Q) What are the statute of limitations for shop lifting in China, I don't want them trying to claim their trees back.
(A) Errr.....

Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard:
Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground. 
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot. 
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem. 
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.

Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us

Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.

Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season. 

Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.

Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back. 

Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy. 

Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details. 

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