JAPANESE MAPLES (ACERS)
The Japanese maples, all very attractive, interesting, and ornamental, can be planted either in groups on the lawn, in the shrubbery, along the waterside, and the dwarf ones in the rock garden. Shelter them from cutting winds by planting evergreens in the background. Many varieties have bright crimson foliage when opening in the springtime, and these are a beautiful sight when grown in conjunction with groups of tulips and a groundwork of aubretia. Acer atro purpurea and acer dissectum purpureum are among this section, and they are well worth planting (writes “ Lorna,” in the ‘ Manawatu Daily Times’). Acer japonium is one of the best introductions from Japan. The deeplylobed leaves form a bush somewhat irregular in shape. The autumnal yolouring is most exquisite, being a vivid ruby crimson. Acer osakasuki makes a fine bush. The leaves are of a dull green colour during the summer, but the autumn colour, vivid scarlet, is a sight, and when planted in masses is unsurpassed for effect. Numerous others there are, some with yellow foliage, some variegated, and in infinite variety worthy of a place in all gardens. They are not difficult to grow providing the necessary shelter is given them.
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Evening Star, Issue 22382, 4 July 1936, Page 23
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200JAPANESE MAPLES (ACERS) Evening Star, Issue 22382, 4 July 1936, Page 23
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