Acer Palmatum

• Deciduous small tree
• Orange, red or yellow leaves in autumn
• Choose a site in light shade for good autumn colour
• Protect from cold winds
• Grow in containers or borders

Acer palmatum or Japanese maple is a graceful deciduous tree whose delicate, mid-green leaves become orange, red or yellow in autumn. It adds a touch of Japanese elegance to the garden when grown as a specimen in the border or in a container on the patio.