Identifying a tree

[craft1948]

I'm trying to identify this tree, a bit of which I stole this morning.

I know it's an acer but which type of acer.........help please :-)


http://s576.photobuck...iew&current=tree1.png

[Robinia]

Could be briliantissimum..how big was it?
http://www.nicholsons...2&TypeSearch=&subcat=

[follyfancier]

it is Acer Brilliantissima

[honky-tonk]

looks like a Acer Orange Beauty to me.

[craft1948]

I knew this site wouldn't let me down..................it'a about 3 metres high.

[doctordb]

just heard on the radio, police concerned by rise in tree thefts.

[craft1948]

lol doc...................visions of old lady with tree sticking through SmartCar roof being pursued by Keystone Cops.

[doctordb]

...or special branch.

[Robinia]

lol...I'm expecting a clematis cutting to fall into my bag next time I go to the shops

Well there are so many acers and some look the same in spring and autumn...I'd stick with the brilliantisimum but I'm no expert, I just love them.

[Frank97]

I agree, looks like this one to me.
http://www.crocus.co....um/itemno.TR00006893/

[craft1948]

Thank you all very much..........you're briliantissimum

[Mick-Talbot]

craft1948

I knew this site wouldn't let me down..................it'a about 3 metres high.



3metres ?
For Funks Sake how big is the sofa?
Bet the dog gets jealous , you letting the tree sit on the sofa.