Description
This variety is unique as the summer foliage is very attractive with crimson young leaves and growing tips and deep red stems. Enhanced autumn colours of two tone yellow and crimson.
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Hamamelis – Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’
An excellent dark red flowered form with good autumn tints to the leaves. Less fragrant than other varieties. (Belgium)
Betula uti jac Silver Shadow Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Silver Shadow
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Fagus sylvatica
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Hamamelis – Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Pallida’
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Malus – Malus Evereste ®
A conical tree with dark green lobed leaves and large soft pink to white flowers. Small red and yellow fruits, rather like mini apples, holding well into winter. An excellent pollinator for apples.
Malus Rosehip
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