I think you have, a great description ..!!!
"La Puce" wrote in message
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On 15 Apr, 18:16, "Carl Scott" wrote:
I am very new to gardening and am planning a redesign of our garden , we
are
thinking as a focal point to build a 2nd tier in one corner of the garden
approx 3 ft high , and about 4m in diameter , we would like to put a tree
/
grass as a focal point in the centre of this , we would like it to grow
no
more than about 10ft high , is there such a tree or grass , ideally it
would
be quite decorative as well

I'm pleased to recommend Sambucus racemosa 'Plumosa Aurea' Sutherland
Gold. Because I have one and it has just started, for the 5th year, to
take my breath away. It is a very beautiful tree, changing constantly
as the month go by, likes any type of soil, provide constant
entertainment from scented flowers to berries, bright yellow/green new
leaves to red in the autumn, plume like leaves and gracious arching
branches. You can prune it hard to ensure brighter colours, but I've
grown mine as a little tree. Looks a bit chinese, like a bonsai,
because I've kept about 6 branches and the growth clump at the end
together. Very effective. Won't grow more than 3m, about 10ft. Have I
sold it to you?