DECIDUOUS TREES WITH ORNAMENTAL 

 FOLIAGE 



WHILE the foliage of all deciduous trees is more or 

 less beautiful, some have leaves that are so distinct in 

 form and colour from those of the ordinary type that 

 they are generally described as ornamental - leaved. 

 This is a very convenient way of differentiating between 

 trees having green leaves characteristic of the respective 

 types, and the varietal forms with leaves that are 

 elegantly cut or richly coloured, and it will be followed 

 in this chapter. With them will be associated the few 

 trees of a pendent or " weeping " habit that should have 

 a place in gardens. 



Much might be written in praise of the many fine 

 trees with golden, purple or silvery leaves, and with 

 respect to the rich effect they produce in garden scenery 

 when judiciously arranged, and also of the additional 

 charm given to a garden by the proper use of trees 

 with distinctive green leaves or of pendent habit. But 

 it must suffice to say that those with coloured leafage 

 should be planted in moderate numbers and in positions 

 where they will produce the most pleasing effect when 

 in contrast with the various shades of green, and those of 

 distinctive character in limited numbers, and assigned 

 a position where their distinctive foliage or habit will 

 afford the desired variety. Trees with coloured leaves 

 must not be planted too liberally, but be so disposed as 

 to light up as it were here and there the masses of 

 green. In large gardens it will be advisable to plant 

 them in small groups, but in small gardens single 



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