DECIDUOUS TREES WITH ORNAMENTAL 
FOLIAGE 
Wui_e 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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