These Japanese maples will bring a world of autumnal colour to your garden

Add reds, burgundies and yellows to your plot with a selection of acers.

There are a variety of different types of Japanese maple to choose from (Alamy/PA)

Japanese maples can boost the autumnal palette of your garden, with burnt orange, zingy yellow, scarlet red and deep burgundy colours.

These spectacular deciduous trees, also known as acers – some of which can be grown in a pot, while others need a wider space to branch out – add warmth, colour and architecture to your garden, whatever the size.