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Deciduous large shrub or small tree with a graceful, upright-spreading habit.
Leaves are 7–11 lobed, deeply cut and fern-like, emerging soft green in spring, maturing to a lush bright green, and turning a fiery crimson and brilliant orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Soft green, occasionally tinged with pink
Summer Foliage: Lush bright green
Autumn Foliage: Fiery crimson, scarlet, and brilliant orange
Habit: Upright-spreading, large bushy or multi-stemmed branching
Size: Ultimate Height: 4–5m | Ultimate Spread: 4–5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; sheltered from strong winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H5 – fully hardy throughout most of the UK
Uses: Suitable as a specimen tree, in borders, woodland gardens, or large containers
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Deciduous small tree or large shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading habit.
Leaves are 7–10 lobed, deeply cut and sharply serrated, emerging a light cream color with bright pink and flushes of red in spring, maturing to soft green with vibrant, dark reddish-green reticulate veining, and turning brilliant shades of red to deep orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Light cream overlain with flushes of bright pink and red
Summer Foliage: Soft green with dark red highlights
Autumn Foliage: Vibrant crimson, scarlet, and deep orange
Reticulation: Vibrant dark reddish-green veining
Habit: Upright-spreading, layered branching with a strong central leader
Size: Ultimate Height: 2.5–3m | Ultimate Spread: 2.5–3m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; sheltered from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H5 – fully hardy throughout most of the UK
Uses: Suitable as a specimen tree, in borders, woodland gardens, or large containers
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Deciduous small tree or large shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, finely toothed, emerging amber to pinkish-orange in spring, maturing to soft green with distinct reticulate veining, and turning bright red to orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Amber-orange
Summer Foliage: Soft green
Autumn Foliage: Vivid orange-red
Reticulation: Deep green
Habit: Upright-spreading, layered branching
Size: Ultimate Height: 3–4m | Ultimate Spread: 2–3m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade; sheltered from strong winds and afternoon sun
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Suitable as a specimen tree, in borders, woodland gardens, or large containers
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Deciduous dwarf shrub with a dense, compact, and rounded habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, small and closely spaced, emerging a vibrant brick-red to purple-red in spring, maturing to a rich reddish-bronze with soft green undertones and subtle veining, and turning brilliant shades of fiery orange and bright scarlet in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Vibrant brick-red to purple-red
Summer Foliage: Rich reddish-bronze with soft green undertones
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange and bright scarlet
Reticulation: Subtle dark green veining
Habit: Dense, compact, and rounded dwarf habit
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.2–1.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1.2–1.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade; sheltered from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun to preserve leaf color
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Excellent for rock gardens, small borders, patios, or premium container growing
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Deciduous small tree or large shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and slightly weeping habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply cut and wavy-margined, emerging a striking mix of bright pink, orange, and cream with prominent purple-red veins in spring, maturing to a rich marbled bronze-green with distinct cream-pink variegation, and turning a brilliant, fiery orange and bright red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright pink, orange, and cream with prominent purple-red veins
Summer Foliage: Marbled bronze-green with distinct cream-pink variegation
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange and bright red
Reticulation: Prominent purple-red veining
Habit: Upright-spreading, layered branching with a slightly weeping arch
Size: Ultimate Height: 2.5–3m | Ultimate Spread: 2.5–3m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; sheltered from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H5 – fully hardy throughout most of the UK
Uses: Suitable as a specimen tree, in borders, woodland gardens, or large containers
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Deciduous small tree or large bushy shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and rounded habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply divided, emerging a vibrant reddish-purple in spring, maturing to a rich, deep purple-bronze throughout the summer, and turning a brilliant, fiery scarlet-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Vibrant reddish-purple
Summer Foliage: Rich, deep purple-bronze
Autumn Foliage: Brilliant, fiery scarlet-red
Habit: Upright-spreading, rounded bushy branching
Size: Ultimate Height: 4–5m | Ultimate Spread: 4–5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; needs some sun to maximize purple color but protection from strong winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Stunning as a standalone focal point, in mixed borders, woodland schemes, or large containers
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Deciduous small tree or weeping shrub with a graceful, cascading and mounded umbrella habit.
Leaves are 7–9 lobed, finely dissected and lace-like, emerging a bright orange-red to pink hue in spring, maturing to soft green highlighted with vibrant pink and orange tones, and turning a brilliant, fiery yellow-orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright orange-red to pink
Summer Foliage: Soft green highlighted with pink and orange tones
Autumn Foliage: Fiery yellow, orange, and red hues
Habit: Weeping, cascading mounded umbrella habit
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2m | Ultimate Spread: 2–2.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; needs protection from harsh afternoon heat to preserve delicate leaf margins
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Stunning as a specimen tree, in rock gardens, patio spaces, or premium container growing
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Deciduous small tree or bushy shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and compact habit.
Leaves are 3–5 lobed, small and crinkled, emerging a brilliant, glowing fire-engine red in spring, maturing to a soft greenish-red with pink-tinged margins, and turning a magnificent, fiery orange-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Brilliant fire-engine red
Summer Foliage: Soft greenish-red with pink highlights
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange-red and scarlet
Habit: Upright-spreading, compact bushy branching
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade; thrives best with morning sun and protection from harsh afternoon heat to protect delicate leaf margins
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Perfect as a specimen tree, for small gardens, courtyards, or premium patio container growing
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Deciduous small tree or bushy shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and compact habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, delicate and deeply divided, emerging a brilliant peach-pink to bright apricot-red in spring, maturing to a soft yellow-green with contrasting pink margins in summer, and turning a brilliant, fiery orange-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Brilliant peach-pink to bright apricot-red
Summer Foliage: Soft yellow-green with pink-flushed margins
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange-red
Habit: Upright-spreading, compact bushy habit
Size: Ultimate Height: 2–2.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; requires protection from hot afternoon sun to retain its delicate pink tones
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H5 – fully hardy throughout most of the UK
Uses: Stunning as an accent plant, in mixed borders, Japanese courtyard gardens, or large containers
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and vase-shaped habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided, emerging a soft chartreuse-green with pink-flushed margins in spring, maturing to a bright clear green in summer, and turning brilliant shades of yellow, apricot, and fiery orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Soft chartreuse-green with pink-flushed margins
Summer Foliage: Bright clear green
Autumn Foliage: Brilliant yellow, apricot, and fiery orange
Winter Bark: Striking, bright yellow-orange bark
Habit: Upright-spreading, vase-shaped branching framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 2.5–3.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; needs good light to maximize winter bark color but protection from drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Magnificent as a year-round focal point, especially in winter gardens, borders, or large patio containers
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Deciduous small tree or bushy shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and rounded habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided, emerging a distinct chocolate-brown to warm copper-bronze in spring, maturing to a rich dark green with fresh red-tipped flushes in mid-summer, and turning brilliant shades of fiery orange and bright scarlet in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Chocolate-brown to warm copper-bronze
Summer Foliage: Rich dark green with fresh red highlights
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange and bright scarlet
Habit: Upright-spreading, well-branched rounded habit
Size: Ultimate Height: 2–3m | Ultimate Spread: 2–3m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; highly adaptable and more tolerant of exposed sites than other varieties
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Excellent choice for small gardens, mixed borders, courtyards, or premium patio containers
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Deciduous small tree or elegant shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and vase-shaped habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, small and deeply divided with wavy margins, emerging a soft sage-green with distinct cream-white margins flaked with pink in spring, maturing to a crisp silver-green and creamy-white variegated canopy, and turning brilliant shades of magenta-pink and bright red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Soft sage-green with distinct pink and cream margins
Summer Foliage: Crisp silver-green and creamy-white variegation
Autumn Foliage: Brilliant magenta-pink and bright red
Habit: Upright-spreading, elegant vase-shaped branching
Size: Ultimate Height: 2.5–3m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade; requires protection from hot afternoon sun to prevent scorching on variegated margins
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Magnificent as a structural contrast plant, in semi-shaded borders, courtyards, or large containers
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Deciduous small tree or weeping shrub with a graceful, cascading and pendulous weeping habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply cut and sharply toothed, emerging a bright yellow-orange with prominent orange-red margins in spring, maturing to a bright clear green in summer, and turning spectacular shades of warm gold, orange, and fiery red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright yellow-orange with vivid orange-red margins
Summer Foliage: Bright clear green
Autumn Foliage: Warm gold, fiery orange, and red tones
Habit: Gracefully weeping and pendulous branches cascading from a columnar main frame
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; requires shelter from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Stunning as a weeping specimen tree, in sheltered borders, rock gardens, or premium patio containers
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Deciduous small tree or weeping shrub with a graceful, cascading and mounded umbrella habit.
Leaves are 7–9 lobed, incredibly fine, deeply dissected and lace-like, emerging a bright lime-green with soft orange margins in spring, maturing to a rich, deep emerald green through summer, and turning a brilliant, fiery red and deep purple-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright lime-green with soft orange margins
Summer Foliage: Rich, deep emerald green
Autumn Foliage: Fiery red and deep purple-red
Habit: Weeping, cascading mounded umbrella habit with exceptionally fine, structural branching
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2m | Ultimate Spread: 2–2.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses better sun tolerance than many green laceleaf varieties but appreciates shelter from drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Stunning as a low-growing specimen, draped over rockeries, ponds, or grown in premium patio containers
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Deciduous small tree or weeping shrub with a graceful, cascading and mounded umbrella habit.
Leaves are 7–9 lobed, deeply dissected and lace-like, emerging a vibrant burgundy-purple to bright red in spring, maturing to a rich, deep purple-red throughout the summer, and turning a brilliant, fiery orange-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Vibrant burgundy-purple to bright red
Summer Foliage: Rich, deep purple-red
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange-red and scarlet
Habit: Weeping, cascading mounded umbrella branching framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2m | Ultimate Spread: 2–2.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; retains its deep purple color best in full sun but appreciates shelter from harsh, drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Stunning as a low-growing focal point, near water features, in rockeries, or premium patio containers
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and bushy habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply divided with sharply serrated margins, emerging a striking creamy-white to pale pink with prominent, deep green veins and bright pink-flushed tips in spring, maturing to a soft silver-green while retaining its distinct dark green reticulation, and turning brilliant shades of fiery orange and bright yellow-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Creamy-white to pale pink with deep green veins and pink-flushed tips
Summer Foliage: Soft silver-green with distinct dark green reticulation
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange and bright yellow-red
Reticulation: Deep green reticulated veining
Habit: Upright-spreading, well-branched bushy habit
Size: Ultimate Height: 2–3m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; requires protection from harsh afternoon sun to preserve its delicate white leaf centers
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Exceptional choice as a high-contrast accent plant, in sheltered borders, Japanese courtyards, or large containers
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Deciduous small tree or weeping shrub with a graceful, cascading and mounded umbrella habit.
Leaves are 7–9 lobed, deeply dissected and lace-like, emerging a rich garnet-red in spring, retaining its deep orange-brown and purple-red hues through summer, and turning a brilliant, fiery scarlet-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Rich garnet-red
Summer Foliage: Deep orange-brown to purple-red
Autumn Foliage: Fiery scarlet-red
Habit: Weeping, cascading mounded umbrella habit with arching branches
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2m | Ultimate Spread: 2–2.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; maintains its deep red tones best with plenty of sun, but needs shelter from strong winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Perfect as a low-growing focal specimen over rockeries, ponds, or grown in premium patio containers
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Deciduous small tree or bushy shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and dense habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided with serrated edges, emerging a bright, fresh lime-green in spring, maturing to a crisp kelly-green throughout the summer, and turning spectacular shades of bright yellow, gold, and soft bronze-orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright, fresh lime-green
Summer Foliage: Crisp kelly-green
Autumn Foliage: Bright yellow, gold, and soft bronze-orange
Winter Bark: Vibrant, bright lime-green twigs and branches
Habit: Upright-spreading, dense structural branching framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 2.5–3m | Ultimate Spread: 2–2.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; highly adaptable and requires good light to maximize its winter bark color
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Exceptional choice for year-round architectural interest, winter gardens, mixed borders, or large feature containers
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Deciduous small tree or compact shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and bushy habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply cut with finely serrated margins, emerging a striking bright green heavily variegated with soft cream-white and prominent pink-tipped margins in spring, maturing to a cool green with clean bicolour edges in summer, and turning spectacular shades of golden-yellow and bright majestic scarlet in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright green variegated with soft cream-white and pink margins
Summer Foliage: Cool green with a fine cream bicolour edge
Autumn Foliage: Golden-yellow and bright majestic scarlet
Habit: Upright-spreading, compact and dense bushy branching habit
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; prefers bright shade or morning sun to keep the variegated margins crisp and clean
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H5 – fully hardy throughout most of the UK
Uses: Perfect for small gardens, Japanese courtyards, patio tables, or premium low-maintenance containers
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and vase-shaped habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided with sharply serrated margins, emerging a fresh lime-green with subtle orange-pink margins in spring, maturing to a bright chartreuse-green in summer, and turning spectacular shades of gold, bright yellow, and warm amber-orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Fresh lime-green with subtle orange-pink margins
Summer Foliage: Bright chartreuse-green
Autumn Foliage: Gold, bright yellow, and warm amber-orange
Winter Bark: Striking, bicolour bright yellow and coral-red bark
Habit: Upright-spreading, elegant vase-shaped branching framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 3–4m | Ultimate Spread: 2–3m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; needs good light exposure to maximize its vivid bicolour winter bark tones
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Magnificent choice for year-round color, exceptional in winter gardens, architectural borders, or large containers
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Deciduous dwarf tree or compact shrub with a dense, upright-spreading and tightly bushy habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply divided with narrow, sharply serrated and slightly crinkled margins, emerging a bright pinkish-red to bronze-crimson in spring, maturing to a rich dark bronze-green or purplish-green in summer, and turning spectacular shades of fiery orange and bright crimson-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright pinkish-red to bronze-crimson
Summer Foliage: Rich dark bronze-green or purplish-green
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange and bright crimson-red
Habit: Dense, compact, and upright-spreading bushy dwarf habit
Size: Ultimate Height: 1–1.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1–1.2m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses excellent sun and heat tolerance but appreciates shelter from strong, drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Perfect choice for small gardens, rockeries, premium patio containers, or specialized bonsai cultivation
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and open vase-shaped habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided into exceptionally narrow, strap-like linearilobum segments with finely serrated margins, emerging a rich reddish-purple with prominent bright green reticulated veins in spring, maturing to a deep bronze-purple while retaining its intricate, lighter net-veined contrast, and turning spectacular shades of brilliant fiery orange and bright amber-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Rich reddish-purple with prominent bright green veins
Summer Foliage: Deep bronze-purple with lighter net-veined contrast
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange and bright amber-red
Reticulation: Intricate bright green reticulated veining
Habit: Upright-spreading, elegant and airy vase-shaped branching
Size: Ultimate Height: 2–3m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; requires protection from harsh afternoon heat to preserve its delicate foliage texture
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: A true collector’s highlight, magnificent in Japanese courtyards, mixed borders, or premium patio containers
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Deciduous dwarf tree or compact shrub with an exceptionally dense, low-mounded and rounded pillow-like structural habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, tiny and neatly star-shaped with finely toothed margins, emerging a bright yellowish-green with distinct reddish-bronze tips in spring, maturing to a uniform, crisp kelly-green through summer, and turning spectacular shades of golden-yellow, rich amber, and soft glowing orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright yellowish-green with distinct reddish-bronze tips
Summer Foliage: Uniform, crisp kelly-green
Autumn Foliage: Golden-yellow, rich amber, and soft glowing orange
Habit: Exceptionally dense, low-mounded and rounded pillow-like structural dwarf habit with very short internodes
Size: Ultimate Height: 0.8–1.2m | Ultimate Spread: 1–1.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses excellent heat and sun tolerance but performs best sheltered from harsh, drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: An absolute premier choice for small gardens, alpine rockeries, premium patio tables, and world-class bonsai cultivation
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Deciduous small tree or dense shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and neatly rounded habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided with long, slender lobes and finely serrated margins, emerging a striking, bright pastel orange-yellow with contrasting reddish-green margins in spring, maturing to a crisp chartreuse or bright apple-green in summer, and turning spectacular, intense shades of pastel yellow, glowing orange, and fiery red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright pastel orange-yellow with reddish-green margins
Summer Foliage: Crisp chartreuse to bright apple-green
Autumn Foliage: Pastel yellow, glowing orange, and fiery red
Habit: Upright-spreading, dense and neatly rounded structural branching framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 3–4m | Ultimate Spread: 2.5–3.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; highly adaptable, though partial shade helps maintain the bright summer green without drying
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Magnificent as an early-season focal specimen, in mixed borders, Japanese courtyard gardens, or premium patio containers
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, spreading and rounded habit.
Leaves are 7–9 lobed, deeply divided with sharply serrated margins, emerging a fresh, bright lime-green with subtle orange-tinted margins in spring, maturing to a rich kelly-green or deep emerald in summer, and turning spectacular, glowing shades of golden-yellow, rich amber, and fiery orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Fresh, bright lime-green with subtle orange-tinted margins
Summer Foliage: Rich kelly-green to deep emerald green
Autumn Foliage: Glowing golden-yellow, rich amber, and fiery orange
Winter Bark: Distinctive greenish-yellow to golden-brown bark with subtle vertical striations
Habit: Spreading, well-branched rounded structural habit with highly rugged, textured older bark
Size: Ultimate Height: 3–4m | Ultimate Spread: 2.5–3.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses excellent sun and heat tolerance, displaying greater resilience than many other green cultivars
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Magnificent as a structural specimen tree, for woodland gardens, large borders, or premium patio containers
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and delicate, airy habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided right to the leaf base into exceptionally fine, thread-like linearilobum segments with finely serrated margins, emerging a bright yellowish-green with soft amber tips in spring, maturing to a crisp, clear light green through summer, and turning spectacular shades of brilliant golden-yellow and soft amber-orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright yellowish-green with soft amber tips
Summer Foliage: Crisp, clear light green
Autumn Foliage: Brilliant golden-yellow and soft amber-orange
Habit: Upright-spreading, exceptionally fine and airy “thread-leaf” structural framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.8–2.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1.2–1.8m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; requires shelter from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds to preserve its highly delicate, fine-textured foliage
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: An exceptional collector’s plant, stunning in Japanese courtyard gardens, rockeries, or premium patio containers where its fine texture can be viewed up close
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Deciduous dwarf tree or compact shrub with an exceptionally tight, rigidly upright and densely congested dwarf habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, tiny, crinkled, and star-like with deeply serrated margins, emerging a bright yellowish-green with subtle reddish-bronze margins in spring, maturing to a crisp, uniform kelly-green through summer, and turning spectacular shades of bright golden-yellow, rich bronze-orange, and soft scarlet in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright yellowish-green with subtle reddish-bronze margins
Summer Foliage: Crisp, uniform kelly-green
Autumn Foliage: Bright golden-yellow, rich bronze-orange, and soft scarlet
Habit: Exceptionally tight, rigidly upright and densely congested dwarf habit with ultra-short internodes and distinctive tufted foliage clumps
Size: Ultimate Height: 1–1.5m | Ultimate Spread: 0.6–1m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses excellent heat and sun tolerance but performs best with shelter from strong, drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: An absolute premier choice for rockeries, small patios, premium table-top containers, and world-class miniature or shohin bonsai cultivation
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Deciduous dwarf tree or compact shrub with a naturally neat, low-mounded and densely compact bushy habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, small and neatly star-shaped with finely serrated margins, emerging a bright yellowish-green dramatically edged with a vibrant rose-red margin in spring, maturing to a fresh apple-green through summer, and turning spectacular shades of golden-yellow, rich amber, and fiery orange-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright yellowish-green dramatically edged with a vibrant rose-red margin
Summer Foliage: Fresh apple-green
Autumn Foliage: Golden-yellow, rich amber, and fiery orange-red
Habit: Naturally neat, low-mounded and densely compact bushy dwarf habit with short internodes
Size: Ultimate Height: 1–1.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1.2–1.8m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; maintains its red margins best with good light, but appreciates shelter from harsh, drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Exceptional choice for small gardens, alpine rockeries, premium patio borders, or low-maintenance feature containers
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Deciduous dwarf tree or compact shrub with a slow-growing, multi-stemmed and spreading bushy architectural habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided with narrow, sharply serrated lobes, emerging a rich purple-maroon heavily blotched, striped, and margin-edged with vibrant lime-green to chartreuse-yellow in spring, maturing to a dark burgundy-green base while maintaining its distinct neon-green bicolour variegation, and turning spectacular shades of bright orange, amber-gold, and purple-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Rich purple-maroon heavily blotched and edged with vibrant lime-green
Summer Foliage: Dark burgundy-green base with high-contrast neon lime variegation
Autumn Foliage: Bright orange, amber-gold, and purple-red
Habit: Slow-growing, multi-stemmed and spreading bushy architectural dwarf framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 1–1.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1–1.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade; thrives best with morning sun and reliable protection from hot afternoon sun to keep the lime-green variegation crisp and prevent scorching
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H5 – fully hardy throughout most of the UK
Uses: A premier collector’s choice, perfect for intimate Japanese courtyards, alpine rockeries, or premium low-maintenance containers
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and bushy habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided with sharply serrated margins, emerging a striking yellowish-pink to pale amber with distinct reddish-orange borders in spring, maturing to a fresh light green with prominent, bright cream-white margins in summer, and turning a breathtaking mix of violet-red, glowing orange, and gold-yellow in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Yellowish-pink to pale amber with a distinct reddish-orange border
Summer Foliage: Fresh light green with prominent, bright cream-white margins
Autumn Foliage: Spectacular violet-red, glowing orange, and gold-yellow
Habit: Upright-spreading, well-branched dense bushy framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 2.5–3m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses surprisingly good sun tolerance for a white-variegated selection, but appreciates light afternoon shade
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Magnificent choice for season-long focal interest, excellent in borders, Japanese courtyards, or large decorative containers
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Deciduous dwarf tree or compact shrub with an extraordinary, multi-layered, and sculptural tight mounded dwarf habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply divided with long, sharply pointed segments, emerging a fresh, luminous light green with warm yellow-orange margins in spring, maturing to a rich, uniform kelly-green in summer, and turning spectacular, dramatic shades of fiery orange-red and golden-yellow in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Luminous light green with warm yellow-orange tips
Summer Foliage: Rich, uniform kelly-green
Autumn Foliage: Fiery orange-red and golden-yellow
Habit: Extraordinary multi-layered, architectural dwarf framework featuring ultra-short internodes where leaves overlap like roof tiles
Size: Ultimate Height: 1–1.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1–1.2m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses exceptional sun and heat resilience, maintaining its crisp foliage color better than almost any other dwarf selection
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: An unrivaled focal point for small rockeries, premium courtyard displays, patio tables, or world-class boutique bonsai cultivation
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and narrow vase-shaped habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply divided with long, narrow, and slightly twisted crescent-like segments, emerging a spectacular bright coral-pink to blush-orange with a network of stark, dark green veins in spring, maturing to a pale greenish-cream base while retaining its high-contrast dark green reticulation through summer, and turning magnificent shades of rich gold, warm amber, and bright purplish-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright coral-pink to blush-orange with stark green veins
Summer Foliage: Pale greenish-cream with a high-contrast dark green net-like vein network
Autumn Foliage: Rich gold, warm amber, and bright purplish-red
Reticulation: Bold, prominent dark green reticulated veining across pale tissue
Habit: Upright-spreading, elegant and narrow vase-shaped framework with slightly arched branches
Size: Ultimate Height: 2–3m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; essential to shield from hot afternoon sun to keep the cream-pink tissue pristine and prevent leaf-scorch
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: An exceptional choice as a boutique focal specimen, perfect for Japanese courtyards, shaded borders, or premium patio containers
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and bushy architectural habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply cut with sharply serrated margins, emerging a sensational, bright frosted strawberry-pink to strawberry-red overlaid with a highly conspicuous network of dark cream-burgundy veins in spring, maturing to a soft greenish-orange or pinkish-tan base while maintaining its distinct frosted net-veined appearance into summer, and turning spectacular shades of bright golden-orange and glowing amber-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Bright frosted strawberry-pink with conspicuous dark veins
Summer Foliage: Soft greenish-orange or pinkish-tan with frosted net-veined contrast
Autumn Foliage: Bright golden-orange and glowing amber-red
Reticulation: Intricate, prominent dark webbed reticulated veining across frosted pinkish tissue
Habit: Upright-spreading, elegant and well-branched bushy structural framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 2–3m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; essential to shield from harsh afternoon sun to keep the frosted strawberry tissue from bleaching or scorching
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: An exceptional highlight piece for modern Japanese courtyards, sheltered mixed borders, or premium patio feature containers
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, bushy and multi-stemmed upright-spreading habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply divided with pointed segments and finely serrated margins, emerging a vibrant, glowing pastel orange-yellow with bright coral-red leaf margins in spring, maturing to a fresh, luminous chartreuse or lime-green in summer, and turning spectacular, rich shades of golden-yellow, deep amber, and fiery orange in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Vibrant pastel orange-yellow with bright coral-red margins
Summer Foliage: Luminous chartreuse to fresh lime-green
Autumn Foliage: Golden-yellow, deep amber, and fiery orange
Habit: Upright-spreading, dense and elegant multi-stemmed bushy framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 3–4m | Ultimate Spread: 2–3m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; needs shelter from harsh, direct afternoon sun to prevent its bright foliage from bleaching or scorching
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: An exceptional focal specimen, highly recommended for shaded borders, Japanese courtyard gardens, or large patio containers
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Deciduous dissectum dwarf tree with a stunning, cascading, and weeping mound-like structural habit.
Leaves are 7–9 lobed, deeply cut and finely dissected with delicate, lace-like serrated segments, emerging a bright, fiery orange-red with a subtle green under-tone in spring, maturing to a rich, glossy bronze-green or purplish-green while continually flushing glowing orange-red new growth tips into summer, and turning spectacular, explosive shades of brilliant fiery orange, gold, and bright crimson-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Fiery orange-red with a subtle green undertone
Summer Foliage: Glossy bronze-green or purplish-green with ongoing bright orange-red summer flushes
Autumn Foliage: Brilliant fiery orange, gold, and bright crimson-red
Habit: Stunning cascading, weeping mound-like structural dissectum habit with elegant, arched branching
Size: Ultimate Height: 1–1.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses excellent sun and heat tolerance for a dissectum, though appreciates protection from harsh, drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Perfect choice as an architectural focal point over water features, premium rockeries, low walls, or cascading from large feature containers
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Deciduous small tree or large upright shrub with a vigorous, upright-spreading and bushy structural habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply divided with pointed, sharply toothed segments, emerging a stunning mix of rich green heavily splashed, mottled, and striped with bright coral-pink and cream-white in spring, maturing to a deep green base with crisp cream-white variegation and soft pink overtones, and turning spectacular, rich shades of golden-yellow, warm amber, and bright purplish-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Rich green heavily splashed with bright coral-pink and cream-white
Summer Foliage: Deep green base with crisp cream-white variegation and pink overtones
Autumn Foliage: Golden-yellow, warm amber, and bright purplish-red
Winter Bark: Young twigs and branches are bright pink or green with distinctive white vertical stripes
Habit: Vigorous, upright-spreading and bushy structural framework with striking pink-striped young wood
Size: Ultimate Height: 3–4m | Ultimate Spread: 2.5–3.5m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; requires shelter from hot afternoon sun to keep the white and pink variegation from scorching
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: An exceptional, high-impact focal specimen for sheltered borders, Japanese courtyard gardens, or large patio containers
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Deciduous dissectum dwarf tree with a magnificent, cascading, and broad dome-like weeping structural habit.
Leaves are 7–9 lobed, deeply cut and finely dissected with delicate, lace-like serrated segments, emerging a rich brownish-red to copper-orange in spring, maturing to a handsome bronze-green or dark olive-green in summer, and turning spectacular, fiery shades of brilliant orange-yellow and glowing crimson-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Rich brownish-red to copper-orange
Summer Foliage: Bronze-green to dark olive-green
Autumn Foliage: Brilliant orange-yellow and glowing crimson-red
Habit: Magnificent cascading, broad dome-like weeping structural dissectum habit with elegant, arching branches
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2m | Ultimate Spread: 2–3m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses excellent sun tolerance compared to many newer red dissectums, though values shelter from harsh, drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Perfect as an architectural focal point over ponds, premium rockeries, garden walls, or cascading gracefully from large feature containers
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Deciduous small tree or large upright shrub with a robust, rounded, and vigorous spreading architectural habit.
Leaves are large, 7-lobed, deeply divided with sharply pointed segments and finely serrated margins, emerging a lovely olive-bronze to fresh forest green in spring, maturing to a rich, uniform deep emerald green in summer, and turning a breathtaking, world-class explosion of intense glowing scarlet and fiery crimson-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Olive-bronze to fresh forest green
Summer Foliage: Rich, uniform deep emerald green
Autumn Foliage: Breathtaking, intense glowing scarlet and fiery crimson-red
Habit: Robust, rounded, and vigorous spreading architectural framework with clean, green stems
Size: Ultimate Height: 3–4.5m | Ultimate Spread: 3–4m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses exceptional sun tolerance and actually colors most intensely in autumn when grown in a brighter, sun-exposed position
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: An unrivaled focal specimen for larger borders, woodland gardens, open lawns, or premium feature patio containers
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Deciduous semi-dwarf tree or compact shrub with a slow-growing, elegant, upright-spreading and rounded bushy habit.
Leaves are 5–7 lobed, deeply divided with sharply serrated margins, emerging a spectacular blend of soft peach-pink, rose, and creamy white in spring, beautifully contrasted by a prominent, dark forest-green network of veins, maturing to a pale greenish-cream base with a prominent green reticulated pattern in summer, and turning gorgeous, warm shades of golden-yellow, soft amber-orange, and gold in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Soft peach-pink, rose, and creamy white with dark forest-green veins
Summer Foliage: Pale greenish-cream with a highly prominent green reticulated veining pattern
Autumn Foliage: Golden-yellow, soft amber-orange, and gold
Reticulation: Highly intricate, prominent dark forest-green reticulated veining across pale peach and cream tissue
Habit: Slow-growing, elegant, upright-spreading and rounded bushy semi-dwarf framework
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2.5m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Partial shade or morning sun; absolutely essential to shield from hot afternoon sun to keep the highly delicate cream-peach foliage from bleaching or scorching
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness: RHS H5 – fully hardy throughout most of the UK
Uses: A superb, highly artistic focal specimen for sheltered courtyard gardens, premium patio containers, terraces, or boutique bonsai training
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Deciduous small tree or upright shrub with a graceful, upright-spreading and neatly rounded bushy habit.
Leaves are 5-lobed, deeply divided with sharply serrated margins, emerging a lovely soft pastel pinkish-orange to apricot-yellow in spring, maturing to a fresh mid-green with bronze-red tips and margins in summer, and turning spectacular, intense shades of glowing orange, amber-gold, and brilliant crimson-red in autumn.
Spring Foliage: Soft pastel pinkish-orange to apricot-yellow
Summer Foliage: Fresh mid-green with bronze-red tips and margins
Autumn Foliage: Glowing orange, amber-gold, and brilliant crimson-red
Winter Bark: Vibrant vermilion-red to coral-red bark on young twigs and branches, providing exceptional winter interest
Habit: Upright-spreading, clean and well-branched rounded structural framework with colorful winter wood
Size: Ultimate Height: 2–3m | Ultimate Spread: 1.5–2m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile, though partial shade helps maintain the soft spring pastels and prevents summer leaf-scorch
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Magnificent for year-round focal interest, perfect in mixed borders, courtyard spaces, or premium patio containers where its winter bark can be appreciated
