Suitable Trees with Red Leaves?
 

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

Most natives have yellow autumn colouring, and many of the best have small leaves - field maples in full golden blaze are wonderful.

Euonymus elatus has the most amazing red foliage, and will form a smallish hump rather than go up into a tree shape. Leaves not large. There is also a form of native viburnum which goes a dark plum colour in autumn.

Since autumn colouring is only found in deciduous trees, they will all drop their leaves.

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.