Japanese Maple Acer ‘Ariadne’ 20/40cm (3L)
Acer palmatum
£39.99
Japanese Maple Acer palmatum ‘Ariadne’ is a stunning variety with uniquely patterned leaves that change colour throughout the seasons. Its reticulated foliage emerges in spring with deep burgundy and bright yellow markings, creating an eye-catching display. This medium-sized tree brings elegant form and ever-changing colours to any garden.
- ✓ Unique Japanese maple with stunning reticulated leaves displaying an intricate pattern of yellows, reds and pinks that change throughout the growing season
- ✓ Medium-sized tree reaching 8-10 feet, perfect for smaller gardens and borders. Upright growing habit creates an elegant garden focal point
- ✓ Best grown in filtered light or partial shade where its delicate leaf patterns and colours can develop fully. Ideal for sheltered garden positions
- ✓ Remarkable colour changes from spring's burgundy buds through summer's yellow and maroon patterns, providing months of garden interest
- ✓ Quality UK grown Japanese Maples from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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‘Ariadne’ was developed by the renowned Esveld Nursery in Holland and has become highly sought-after for its remarkable leaf patterns and colour changes.
This striking maple puts on an incredible show throughout the growing season. In spring, the leaves emerge with deep burgundy buds that unfold to reveal intricately patterned foliage. Each leaf displays a beautiful network of bright yellow veining with splashes of red and pink, creating an almost artistic effect.
As summer progresses, the colours mature and deepen, with the yellow tones taking on rich maroon overtones. The overall effect is quite magical, with the leaves appearing to change their display as light moves across them during the day.
‘Ariadne’ grows with an attractive upright habit, typically reaching 8-10 feet in height, making it perfect for smaller gardens or larger borders. Its manageable size means it won’t overwhelm its surroundings while still providing plenty of visual impact.
This maple performs best in filtered light or partial shade, where its delicate leaf colours can develop fully without scorching. It’s ideal for creating focal points in borders or adding height to woodland-style gardens. The changing leaf patterns bring interest from spring through to autumn.
Like most Japanese maples, ‘Ariadne’ appreciates a sheltered position away from harsh winds. It works brilliantly in spots where its intricate leaf patterns can be appreciated up close, such as near garden seating areas or along pathways.
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Please note: Decorative pots shown are for display purposes only. Your tree will be supplied in a standard plastic nursery pot shown in the other pictures.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Pot Size
3 litre
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Red
Hardiness
-10°C to -5°C (H4)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Autumn Interest Trees
Spring Interest Trees
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £13.14 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC/-1| | £11.94 (Flat) | This item |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £108.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (APC) | £29.94 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £96.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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