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What's the name of this tree?

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  • 24-06-2021 4:55pm
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    Jane98
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    Anyone know the name of this tree?

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    I'm looking to plant something similar in my garden that won't grow to a massive height and has similar red/purple foliage.


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    Sigma101
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    Looks like a copper beech.
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=5110


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    Car99
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    Sigma101 wrote: »
    Looks like a copper beech.
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=5110

    I'm no expert but I wouldnt say that's copper beech.


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    macraignil
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    Is it a black cherry plum tree?


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    blackbox
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    macraignil wrote: »
    Is it a black cherry plum tree?

    Yes, I'd definitely think it is some sort of prunus.


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    Reckless Abandonment
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    prunus nigra alright. Nice tree but need a bit of regular pruning to keep them looking sharp. They tend to send off loads of little branches


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    Jane98
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    Would an acer Crimson King be similar to this?


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    Reckless Abandonment
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    Jane98 wrote: »
    Would an acer Crimson King be similar to this?

    It has a bigger leaf very similar colour. Arguably nicer autum colour tones too. They both grow about the same size crimson King a bit more round shape.


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    Jane98
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    Reckless Abandonment wrote: »
    It has a bigger leaf very similar colour. Arguably nicer autum colour tones too. They both grow about the same size crimson King a bit more round shape.

    Which one has a bigger leaf and nicer autumn tones?


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    Reckless Abandonment
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    Jane98 wrote: »
    Which one has a bigger leaf and nicer autumn tones?

    Crimson King. Sorry could have made that clearer :) but the other has flowers in spring


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    standardg60
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    I would go for a copper beech over the other two regardless


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    Jane98
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    standardg60 wrote: »
    I would go for a copper beech over the other two regardless

    I think the copper beech might potentially get a lot bigger than the others. As a matter if interest why would you prefer it?


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    standardg60
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    Jane98 wrote: »
    I think the copper beech might potentially get a lot bigger than the others. As a matter if interest why would you prefer it?

    You said you wanted a massive height?
    That is the best tree so in terms of a mature specimen.


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    Jane98
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    standardg60 wrote: »
    You said you wanted a massive height?
    That is the best tree so in terms of a mature specimen.

    Sorry that was obviously a typo by me. It should have said I don't want something that will grow to a massive height and spread.


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    standardg60
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    Jane98 wrote: »
    Sorry that was obviously a typo by me. It should have said I don't want something that will grow to a massive height and spread.

    Ah, that makes more sense, a purple leaved Malus would be your best choice so.


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    JPup
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    standardg60 wrote: »
    Ah, that makes more sense, a purple leaved Malus would be your best choice so.

    I think you should be able to source a purple leaf apple or cherry tree grown on dwarf or semi-dwarf root stock from a garden centre if you want to keep it very small.


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    macraignil
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    Purple leaved varieties of elder flower might also be an option. Here is a video clip of one in my garden a few years back and it is now about twice the height it is in the video clip and flowering well at the moment. I read that they can be pruned to suit the size you might want.


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    standardg60
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    macraignil wrote: »
    Purple leaved varieties of elder flower might also be an option. Here is a video clip of one in my garden a few years back and it is now about twice the height it is in the video clip and flowering well at the moment. I read that they can be pruned to suit the size you might want.

    Good call, my eye was drawn to one in full bloom in the local park recently


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