SHRUBS FOR AUTUMN COLOUR
It's that time of year again, when many shrubs are slipping into hibernation. As they go, as you know, some deciduous shrubs develop gloriously rich coloured leaves to brighten up our fading gardens. Here are a few. The Japanese maples (acers) are often stunning at this time of year.
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| Acer palmatum dissectum |
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| Acer palmatum dissectum |
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| Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' |
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| Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) possibly 'Orange Peel' |
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| Acer palmatum dissectum 'Ornatum' |
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| Acer palmatum dissectum Ornatum |
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| RHS gardens at Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire - October |
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| Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' - photo taken in June. Becomes much redder in autumn |
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| Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' - photo taken in June. Becomes much redder in autumn |