Autumnal Acers at Chatsworth

Early each autumn I head to Chatsworth to see the acers as they change colour.

For just a few weeks, perhaps less if strong winds blow the leaves off, they turn the most gorgeous, brilliant shades of orange, red and purple.

This group in particular is somewhat hidden, beside a small stream in one of the higher parts of the garden, away from the main attractions of the Emperor Fountain and Cascade, but well worth looking for.

No red leaves here, but the seedpods are fantastic!

 I wish there'd been a seat nearby, I'd have stayed all day just watching the leaves blow in the breeze.