

Deciduous trees or shrubs, valued for their foliage. They may be red, green or variegated and many have good autumn colour. Larger varieties can be grown as specimen trees, whilst smaller varieties are suitable for growing in pots or planters.
| Name (common name) & Description | Conditions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| palmatum Bloodgood - Upright with deep reddish-purple foliage which turns red in autumn. Needs a sheltered position. Plant in sun in a well-drained soil. | HEIGHT: 3m. | |
| palmatum Crimson Queen - A beautiful slow growing shrub with very deep, slender reddish-purple leaves. Rich crimson foliage in autumn. Plant in sun or semi-shade in a LIME-FREE well-drained soil. | HEIGHT: 3m. | |
| palmatum dissectum - Forms a dense habit with filigree-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Keep out of cold east winds. | HEIGHT: 2m SPREAD: 3m | |
| palmatum dissectum Garnet - Large finely-cut, deep garnet-red leaves. A mushroom shaped shrub. Shelter from strong cold winds. Sun or semi-shade in a LIME-FREE well-drained soil. | HEIGHT: 60cm. SPREAD: 120cm. | |
| palmatum dissectum Viridis - Delicate bright green foliage in summer. Soft yellow and orange in autumn. Shelter from cold winds. Plant in sun in a well-drained LIME-FREE soil. | HEIGHT: 60cm. | |
| palmatum f atropurpureum - Purple-red lobed leaves in summer, brilliant red in the autumn. Requiring protection from strong and cold winds. Plant in sun in a well-drained LIME-FREE soil. | HEIGHT: 3m+. SPREAD:3m+. | |
| palmatum Fire Cracker - Purple dissected foliage turns bright red in autumn. Plant in a LIME FREE well-drained soil in sun or semi shade. Protect from cold winds. | HEIGHT: 2m. | |
| palmatum Inazuma - Beautiful deep purple young foliage. Good autumn colour. Shelter from cold winds. | HEIGHT: 4m | |
| palmatum Katsura - Pale yellow new foliage with orange and red tints. Lovely autumn colours. Shelter from cold winds. Plant in sun or semi shade in a well-drained LIME FREE soil. | HEIGHT: 2.5m. | |
| palmatum Orange Dream - Upright habit. Bright orange-yellow foliage turning yellow in autumn. Shelter from cold strong winds. Full sun to partial shade in a LIME FREE well drained soil. | HEIGHT: 3-4m. |