Japan, Kyoto, Uji, Byoodoo-in, a gardener knocking autumn maple leaves from the tree. Honshu

Shinagawa, Buildings and garden inside the zen Tokai-ji temple, Japanese architecture, wood, maple leaves. Tokyo Honshu

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Acer, Maple Leaves, Autumnal acer leaves on the trees at Batsford Arboretum, Worcestershire.

Japanese Maple tree with new growth, Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon, USA.

Japanese maple, Sculpture and autumnal colours at Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon, USA.

Japanese Maple tree in autumnal colours, Portland Japanese Gardens, Oregon, USA.

Japanese Maple in autumnal colours, Portland Japanese Gardens, Portland, Oregon, USA.

Maple, Acer rubrum, Single autumnal coloured leaf.

Japanese Maple tree in autumnal colours, Portland Japanese Gardens, Oregon, USA.