Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' Osmanthus armatus Plant in a sheltered location

Plant in a sheltered location in full sun or dappled shade

Also interesting in autumn when this conifer surprisingly takes on the golden tones of its deciduous neighbours then drops all its needles to reveal a bleak winter silhouette

reddish-brown peeling bark

chestnut-like foliage on downward sweeping branches

it makes an excellent choice for pleaching

Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' Osmanthus armatus Plant in a sheltered locationCombining the best of two parents (A. rubrum 'October Glory' x A. rubrum 'Autumn Flame') 'Brandywine' bears mid green leaves which in autumn shifts to a brilliant scarlet then deepening to a stunning and unique purple red palette. Colour is intense and more consistent than typically found with the species. Prefers acidic soils. Shallow roots. H6