maples

If I could point to one plant that will consistently stand out in just about any garden, it would have to be the maple.  Virtually no Asian-style garden would be complete without one, and they fit beautifully into gardens of many other styles as well. I particularly like pairing maples with watershapes because of their tendency to soften the edges of typical hardscapes and the way they are reflected by the water.  When placed well, a specimen or single maple can indeed be a key