Japanese Maple SHIRAZZ

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Japanese Maple SHIRAZZ

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Hi,
Has anyone come across this magnificent acer it was only cultivated for the first time in 2001 in New Zealand it's name is Gwen's Rose Delight Shirraz I spotted it in my local garden centre and just could not resist from buying one ,they have brilliant leaf colours of red pink green and white and are absolutly outstanding the one I bought is about seven foot tall and I think it was a snip at £29.99 , I will post a photo when I take one but here is one off the internet.
George.
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Wow that is lovely! I can't wait to see pictures of yours.... great buy!

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Stunning tree at a fabulous price.
I found one earlier this year but the price was "significantly" more >
I had to pass.
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Sounds like a good bargain George :)
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