Acer palmatum

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Acer palmatum - ornamental shrub or small tree of Japan and Korea with deeply incised leaves; cultivated in many varieties

Japanese maple

maple - any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone

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The leaves of the acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' turn deep red in autumn

Branch out to trendiest trees; The spotlight is on trees at this year's garden shows. Perhaps you will be inspired to grow these in your own outdoor space, says Hannah Stephenson

so, if you have a small garden, you can make a feature of a striking variety such as Acer palmatum var.

Tree-mendous ideas for a showstopper garden

The Japanese maple Acer palmatum varieties are the most spectacular of all, pictured right.

How to add impact with acers; Gardening

nIdeal foliage plants for small gardens include Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood', a purple-leaved Japanese maple which provides stunning autumn colour; Hosta 'Frances Williams', which is more resistant to slug and snail attack than others; and Ophiopogon planiscapus 'nigrescens', an ornamental grassy plant with thick, strap-like black leaves.

Small wonders

SMALL but perfectly formed, the Acer palmatum looks fantastic in sheltered spots.

Gardening: Just perfect if you're after a splash of colour; Looking for the ideal plant for your garden? Our A to Z plant directory will find the right bloom or shrub for borders and containers

Red & Yellow The Japanese maple Acer palmatum varieties are the most spectacular of all, pictured right.

How to add impact with acers; Gardening

JForms and cultivars of Acer palmatum can be incredibly beautiful but they are sometimes difficult to incorporate into planting schemes.

Autumn colour shines through; Acers offer up a beautiful oriental look and glorious colour, with crimson leaves that stir up warm memories on these cold days..

Japanese maples, Acer palmatum, are beautiful slow-growing shrubs that may in time become small trees that provide some startling colours.

AUTUMN'S OUTBURST; Enjoy Mother Nature's fiery displays as summer's green leaves turn to autumnal reds, oranges and purples

SUNSET CLIMATE ZONES 2, 7-9, 14-17: Try Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' and 'Seiryu' for their fiery fall color, and 'Kihachijo', which turns gold then orange and red, recommends Sara Monte of Wildwood Farm Nursery & Sculpture Garden in Kenwood (Wildwoodmaples.com).

What to do in Northern California October

The acers are probably one of the most attractive that provide autumn colour - in particular acer palmatum species.

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QMRS Ellis Brown has a Maple (acer palmatum var dissectum) and would like to know why the edges of the new leaves sometimes turn brown in the spring?

Gardening: What's wrong with my Maple?

For a long lasting seasonal display, bulbs that flower at different times can be planted in layers in the same pot or spring bulbs can also be used as underplanting for a shrub or tree in a container, such as purple crocuses underneath Japanese maple (Acer palmatum).