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James Alexander-Sinclair's blogs on the subject of small trees but wanted to share my own experience - not of growing trees in the garden but in large pots.Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' is a stunning small, slow-growing maple with the most gorgeous palm

' and 'Lane Roberts', the smaller, lesser-known cultivars are just as worthy of admiration. Acers are a good option for those with small gardens, as they can be grown in pots.I'll certainly be tempted to add more autumn trees to the collection I have growing

to Podocarpus macrophyllus (or Japanese Yew).Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a maple with dark red, lacy-edged leaves. It will stay within the height limit, although it is susceptible to middle aged spread and will cover a largish area. It can also be grown