The tree grows to around the 15 metre (45′) mark, and has yellow branchlets with conspicuous black buds. The foliage of the golden ash turns a clear yellow in autumn. They grow well from Sydney to Perth and areas south, in the mountain zones, and Tasmania. It has glossy green foliage, which turns claret to deep purple in autumn. The claret ash grows to about 20 metres (60′). There are hundreds of cultivars available, and there is a huge range of leaf shapes and colours, and varying growth forms.
Japanese maples are very fashionable in Australian gardens. japonicum does best in the cooler areas of Australia (Melbourne, Hobart and the mountains).
As the leaves mature they darken in colour, then turn orange-red and crimson in autumn. The new growth is pale green with fine, white hairs. This small tree from Japan grows slowly to around 5m (15′) tall. Here is Don’s list of some of the best trees to plant for autumn colour: Maple (Acer japonicum) Autumn is a great time to plant a shrub or tree, because anything planted now will have a chance to send its roots out and establish, rest over winter and then power away in spring. If you see one you like, you can always take a few leaves along to your local nursery for identification. Now is the perfect time to go for a walk or a drive, and look at all the beautiful autumn foliage trees in your area. They provide shade in summer, put on a fabulous colour display in autumn, then lose their leaves allowing the warming, winter sun to shine through. Autumn foliage plants are a great investment around the home.
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