Maple

We have always liked Maples (Acers). for many years we would buy one for each wedding anniversary. When we moved down to the coast, however, we had lo leave several behind, and lost quite a few of those we moved with us.

When we moved from Kingston Gorse, we again had to leave several well established Acers behind. Since moving here we have started looking at the various garden centres and specialist nurseries to review their ranges. So it was today. We headed for Hillier's between Chichester and Bosham. The plan was to look for some options for hiding the fencing, but we were distracted by the display of acers. In the end on of them found its way into the trolley and is now nestling the back garden.

The current collection is still a bit sparse, but includes:

• A. Palmatum Seiryu
• A. Palmatum “Red"
• A. Palmaturm “Orange Dream"
• A. Palmatum “Fireglow"
• A. Palmatum “Beni Komachi"
• A. Palmatum “Dissectum” 
• A. Palmatum “Garnet” 
• A. Palmatum Sango kaku 

There is an extensive wish list, but we do need to wait until the landscaping is complete, and we can then chose how best to arrange what we have, and determine what needs to be added.

Back home, we received a visit from the girls in the developer's sales office. They had heard good things from the neighbours about the Orangery and wanted to have look. We invited them in and they seemed very impressed. Whilst here we pointed out some of the snagging that needs to be done, now that the shrinkage has stopped. They assured us that it would be done and be perfect once finished.