Description
Our maple stem is a single artificial branch, 92cm tall and 12cm across, with a long, slender stalk that opens out in its upper half into side shoots of finely cut purple maple leaves. Each leaf has the pointed, toothed lobes of the real tree, and they sit in loose, open clusters rather than a dense mass, so the branch looks light and airy. It is made from iron, polyethylene and PVC and weighs just 0.07KG, so it adds height to a display without adding bulk.
At 92cm this is a stem for floor vases, tall jugs and deep baskets rather than a small posy. Stand it alone in a tall vase in a hallway or beside a fireplace for a clean line of colour, or work it into a larger arrangement, where the long bare stalk lets you set the leaves high above shorter flowers and dried grasses. Because it is artificial, it needs no watering and no daylight, so it suits a dim landing, a bedroom shelf or an office reception as well as a living room. The purple foliage sits happily beside soft pinks, muted greens and natural wicker, and it keeps its leaves all year, whether you are dressing an autumn table or simply want a branch that stays as it is.
The leaves are colour-dyed, and they are delicate, so handle the stem with care to avoid breaking them. Before you display it, trim the stalk to the height your vase needs and fold the leaves and side shoots into place; a little time spent shaping it gives the branch an open, natural spread. The styling props shown are not included. For a fuller look, group a few stems at different heights in one tall vase, or pair a single branch with paler dried flowers so the purple leaves catch the eye.
Specification
| Height |
92cm |
| Diameter |
12cm |
| Material |
Iron, Polyethylene, PVC |
| Colour |
Purple |
| Finish |
Colour-dyed |
| Care |
Handle with care to avoid breakage of the leaves/flowerheads. Before use, the stems/bouquets must be trimmed & folded into place |
| Weight |
0.07KG |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the maple stem?
It is 92cm tall and 12cm across, with the leaves on the upper part and a long bare stalk below them, so it suits a tall vase or a deep basket.
Which materials make up the stem?
It is made from iron, polyethylene and PVC, with a colour-dyed finish on the purple leaves, and it weighs just 0.07KG.
Do I need to do anything before displaying it?
Yes. Before use, trim the stalk to the length your vase needs and fold the leaves and side shoots into place so the branch opens out naturally.
How should I look after it?
Handle it gently. The maker advises care to avoid breaking the leaves, so move it by the stalk rather than gripping the foliage.
Is it one stem or a bunch?
It is one single stem, with several side shoots of purple maple leaves branching from the one stalk; group a few together for a fuller arrangement.
Does it need water?
No. It is an artificial stem, so it needs no water and no daylight, and it can stand in an empty vase, jug or basket.