To collect trees, please book an appointment. Gift trees and those required by a specific date can be accommodated with pleasure, although we accept no legal responsibility for late deliveries. Orders are despatched once all trees are ready. Trees on pre-order are still growing and an estimate of when they will be ready is on the product/basket page. There's no need to be in to receive your order and you can request where it is left via the checkout.įor pleached and mature trees (trees over 2.5m in height), we group orders together by geographic area for specialist delivery - we will contact these customers about the delivery date. Delivery TimescalesĪll trees are carefully packed by our experienced team and most are delivered within 3 weeks of placing the order, unless stated otherwise. We are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK. The above prices exclude the Scottish Highlands, where delivery starts from £30 and is calculated in the checkout process. Mature trees, pleached trees or orders too large for pallet: Cost is calculated in the checkout process and varies by postcode not quantity. Any pruning should be carried out with a less is more approach, only removing crossing, damaged or diseased branches.ġ small tree (most under 1.5 metres in height) : £12 (inc VAT)ġ medium tree (most 1.5-2 metres in height) or 2-4 small trees: £14.50ġ-4 trees delivered by pallet to kerbside (inc. Japanese Maples rarely need pruning as their natural shape is normally the most attractive. Pruning should be carried out in the dormant season (November to March) as Japanese Maples bleed during other times of the year, which can weaken the branches. Pruning Advice For Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Trees If there is snow fall, gently brush the snow from the branches to ensure it does not weigh down the framework and cause damage. Keep the area free of competing weeds and grass for the first couple of growing seasons. We stock a range of irrigation kits for more effective watering. If possible, use rain water instead of tap water as this is more acidic and better for foliage colour. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. Increase in periods of hot or dry weather. Japanese Maples require a good watering regime for the first couple of years by watering well and regularly throughout spring and summer. ![]() Watering & Aftercare Advice For Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Trees The tree planting guide has further information and videos. ![]() ![]() Use ericaceous compost when possible as this encourages vibrant foliage colour in Japanese Maples.įinish by watering generously around the base. ![]() Using 50% of the original soil and 50% compost, fill in the hole and firm around gently. Remove the pot and place the root mass in the planting hole so that the surface is flush with the surrounding ground. We recommend sprinkling root grow in the hole to help Japanese Maples establish more effectively, especially if the soil is poor. Remove all weeds and grass within a metre of the planting site, then dig a square hole as deep as the root mass and approximately twice as wide. Our pot grown Bloodgood Japanese Maples can be planted at any time of the year. Planting Advice For Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Trees
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