"Emery Davis" wrote
"Sue" wrote:
A Japanese acer wouldn't have blossom but many of them are so
beautiful in leaf it hardly matters about that, and then there'd be
gorgeous
autumn colours too. In a sheltered spot in partial shade with room
enough for one of these I'd certainly put one on the possible list.
You could underplant with bulbs for the spring flowers.

Many A. japonicum have pretty red flowers which contrast beautifully
with young bright green foliage. One is 'Aconitifolium' which is
widely available and not hard to grow. Common name is Fern Leaf
Full Moon Maple (or something to that effect). It's a showy plant
in 3 seasons, bright red in fall.

Ooh I didn't know that - even better then! You certainly learn something
new
on here every day. Thanks.

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Sue