Magestic Japanese Maples at Cloudehill Gardens

I have talked about Cloudehill gardens on my blog before. They are the most amazing, breathtaking gardens. The main reason I decided to visit these stunning gardens was to see their much talked about weeping Japanese maples. Cloudehill have 2 prized 'acer palmatum 'dissectum atropurpureum' on display that are so superb, you have to see them to believe it. They have gorgeous coppery red foliage & are huge! They were given as a gift by the Japanese in 1928! They have been pruned over the years in such a way that they are considered living sculptures.

When I visited the gardens, I made sure I took photos of them. Here are two with little helper in front so you can see just how big they are

 

Here's a photo of the inside of the branches & what the trunk looks like. Look how the trunk & main branches are all curly looking after so many years of growing & strengthening & ageing. Spectacular trees. I love the under planting & the little Japanese touches in the torch & statue.

Here they are side by side in all their majestic glory.

 

 

I'm thinking I might buy this variety when we own our own home down the track. There are so many Japanese maple varieties, it's so hard to choose!

Thanks for reading,

Bel