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Originally Posted by MrsBrown
Hello.
I am making plans to completely gut out the garden of a property i have just bought.
I really enjoy large leaves that display a vibrant variety of reds and orange colours over autumn.
I also prefer native species.
Can someone suggest a tree that is a reliable source of vibrant colour over autumn?
Can someone suggest a bush that will grow sidewards and not upwards with large vibrant leaves over autumn?
Are there any species that don't drop their leaves but still display autumn colours?
Thanks
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Hi, Mrs.Brown, one of my most favourite trees is Acer 'Crimson King' which has large purplish-red leaves all summer. As for autumn colour, you will find
Liquidambar styraciflua very hard to beat and it is not a large growing tree, its known locally down here as 'the Cornish Acer' as it will stand more wind than the Japanese Maples yet still hold its leaves long enough for a good display.
Best wishes Lannerman.