'There are few flowers, as such, in any Japanese garden, particularly in
Autumn, but the quite spectacular colours of the Japanese maples are undoubtedly
the main attraction at this time of year. They are, of course, by no
means the only source of such leaf or stem colour. Enkianthus,
with its beautiful red stems glow brightly, as does the red orange of the
leaves. The yellows of the leaves of the Tibetan cherry, Prunus Serrula,
and of Acer Pensylvanicum. The bright red stems of the dogwood, Sibirica
Westonbirt. The scarlet red of the Nyssa. The deep green of the
Rhododendrons and various conifers. All combine to delight the senses
and to make one marvel at the sheer brilliance of nature's magical
ways.'
These extracts from the author's book 'How I Built a Japanese Garden' are
reproduced courtesy of the publishers.
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'Passing
along the path on one's right is the yellow of the Prunus Serrula, the red
of Acer Scarlet Sentinel, the orange yellow of Acer Griseum, and then the
superb yellow pale orange of another Palmatum, Acer Senkaki (Sango Kaku),
with its striking coral bark. A beauty indeed.
As one turns left one is met by the scarlet red of an Acer Atropupureum,
a strong growing landscape tree which will reach possibly 10 metres high,
and, nestling in behind, the orange and some years flame red of Acer
Acontifolium (Dancing Peacock) which is a fern leaf maple. The tree
here is yet small (only just over a metre high) but may reach up to 5
metres.
The sheer beauty and magic of the Japanese Garden in autumn.
The sheer beauty and magic of my favourite tree ...... the Japanese
maple.' |
