Classic, fiery autumn colour comes in the shape of trees such as Parrotia persica, the ironwood tree (eventually growing to 10m), which turns beautiful shades of orange and yellow in autumn. For smaller gardens, it makes sense to plant a tree that also gives value at other times of year so you are maximizing the space, and one of the most rewarding small trees is Amelanchier lamarkii (4-6m) which offers early spring blossom as well as good colour in autumn. ‘Sango-kaku’(6m) has deep pink young stems and striking yellow and orange autumn foliage, while ‘Osakazuki’ (4m) is perhaps the most outstanding form for autumn, with intensely coloured crimson foliage.