A little mesmerising magic
Maples bring a sense of calm and beauty to the garden, with delicate foliage, elegant forms and spectacular colour through the seasons. From finely cut green leaves to deep burgundy, golden and variegated foliage, there’s a maple to suit everything from a courtyard pot to a mature garden.
Find the right maple for your garden
Maples come in an extraordinary range of sizes, colours and forms, so there’s more to choosing one than simply picking your favourite foliage. Think about the space you have, the look you want to create and how the tree will change through the seasons.
Choose by size
Compact maples
Ideal for courtyards, smaller gardens and pots, compact varieties bring all the beauty of a maple without requiring a large space.
Medium-sized maples
A wonderful choice for a feature tree, with enough presence to anchor a garden while still fitting comfortably into many suburban spaces.
Larger maples
For bigger gardens, larger-growing maples can become magnificent feature trees, providing shade, structure and beautiful seasonal change as they mature.
Choose by foliage
Green
Fresh and elegant, green-leaved maples create a softer, more natural feel and can develop beautiful autumn colour.
Burgundy & red
Deep red and burgundy foliage makes a strong statement from spring through autumn, bringing rich colour and contrast to the garden.
Golden
Golden and yellow-green foliage can brighten a shady corner or create a beautiful contrast against darker planting.
Variegated
For something a little more unusual, variegated maples combine different shades within their foliage for a delicate, ever-changing effect.
Choose by form
Variegated
For something a little more unusual, variegated maples combine different shades within their foliage for a delicate, ever-changing effect.
Weeping
Graceful, cascading forms bring a softer character to the garden and are particularly beautiful beside paths, ponds or in pots.
Dissected
With finely divided, lace-like foliage, dissected maples have an especially delicate appearance and create wonderful texture in the garden.
Looking after your maple
Japanese maples are relatively easy-going once they’re planted in the right spot. A little protection from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds, along with good soil and consistent moisture, will help them stay healthy and show off their best foliage throughout the seasons. Our Maple Care Guide covers the essentials for growing happy maples in Tasmanian gardens, from choosing the right position to watering, soil and autumn care.
Our maples
We grow and source a beautiful selection of maples, from compact varieties for smaller gardens to statement trees that become more beautiful with age.