PLANTS
LEAFY COLOUR
Blaze of glory
Bring autumn hues to gardens
with these deciduous delights
Japanese maples
These compact trees, typically up
to 5m, have an attractive broad,
rounded canopy on a single or
multi-stemmed trunk. The leaves
may be the classic maple shape
or fine and lacy, in green or deep
burgundy red, becoming yellow,
crimson red or burnished orange
in autumn before falling.
Crepe myrtle
For interest all year, try this smallto-medium tree. It has masses of
vibrant flowers in summer, fiery red
and copper foliage in autumn, bare
stems with textured bark in winter,
and lush emerald-green leaves in
spring. Grows in most climates,
in full sun with well-drained soil.
Japanese
maple
(Acer palmatum cvs)
Crepe myrtle
(Lagerstroemia indica cvs)
Plant in well-drained, enriched
soil, in part shade or full sun only
if protected from afternoon sun.
Most cultivars grow between
4-8m tall and are perfect for
small gardens or large pots.
Forest
Pansy
Ornamental
pears
Forest Pansy
The large, heart-shaped purpleblack leaves make this tree a
favourite with landscape designers,
offering lovely colour contrast. Their
drama is heightened once the
temperature cools, triggering the
foliage to transform into shades
of brilliant yellow and orange.
While they don’t bear edible fruit,
these trees do display blazing
autumnal tones and a profusion of
spring flowers. ‘Capital’ grows into
a tight column; ‘Chanticleer’ is tall
with a pyramidal habit; ‘Edgedell’
develops a rounded canopy to 8m.
Ensure full sun and well-drained soil
improved with organic matter.
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(Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’)
This tree develops a neat habit to
about 9m tall. Position in full sun
and ensure soil drains well.
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bunnings
(Pyrus spp. and cvs)
Available in a wide variety of
shapes and sizes, and suited
to a range of climates.
Words Tammy Hyunh. Photography Alamy Stock Photo.
Ornamental pears
