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.

Maple, Japanese maple, Acer palmatum, Bright red autumn leaves wet after rain.

Maple, Japanese maple, Acer palmatum, Bright red autumn leaves wet after rain.

Maple, Japanese maple, Acer palmatum, Leaves showing autumn colours, North Yorkshire, October.

Japanese maple 'Orange Dream', Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream', Golden coloured leaves with distinctive pattern.

Japanese maple 'Orange Dream', Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream', Golden coloured leaves with distinctive pattern.

Acer, Japanese maple, Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo', Red coloured leaves showing distinctive shape.