SHRUBS FOR AUTUMN COLOUR

It's that time of year again, when many shrubs are slipping into hibernation.  As they go, as you know, some deciduous shrubs develop gloriously rich coloured leaves to brighten up our fading gardens. Here are a few. The Japanese maples (acers) are often stunning at this time of year. 

Acer palmatum dissectum

Acer palmatum dissectum

Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner'

Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) possibly 'Orange Peel'

 Acer palmatum dissectum 'Ornatum' 

Acer palmatum dissectum Ornatum

RHS gardens at Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire - October

Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' - photo taken in June. Becomes much redder in autumn

Berberis thunbergii 'Maria' - photo taken in June. Becomes much redder in autumn