Fall Color – Shrubs and Trees
Fall color is one aspect of design when planning a landscape. Of course all four season should be carefully thought out, whether you are making your initial landscape design or just adding a shrub or tree to complement the beauty of your home. It seems however that many homeowners forget what fall can add to the landscape when in the planning stages. When shopping for plants, you will find there is quite an array of plants that should fit any homeowner’s palette when it comes to fall color.
Not everyone will obtain the color and beauty of a particular plant as that of your neighbor. This typically is related to fertilization and/or watering. In our area of the country, we are often in need of iron and sulfur as well as other nutrients. In addition, soil can play an important role in the quality as well as the beauty of many plants.
So, are you looking for shrubs and trees that will provide color during the fall months? We have provided you with a short list of plants for your consideration, many providing a spectacular array of brilliant color, both in their branching habit as well as in the foliage. There are just too many shrubs and trees to list and this list is only a few of the many shrubs and trees we love at The Home & Garden Store.
As a final thought in choosing plants, keep in mind the size, hardiness, foot traffic, and location of each plant prior to making a purchase. Since this article relates to fall color, we have not mentioned the use of conifers and broadleaf evergreens in the landscape. However when considering a landscape plant, it is certainly wise to keep these plants in mind. If you need help, stop by, email, or call one of our nursery professionals. We have an Idaho Certified Nurseryman on staff to help you with all your gardening needs.
Shrubs:
Fall color is one aspect of design when planning a landscape. Of course all four season should be carefully thought out, whether you are making your initial landscape design or just adding a shrub or tree to complement the beauty of your home. It seems however that many homeowners forget what fall can add to the landscape when in the planning stages. When shopping for plants, you will find there is quite an array of plants that should fit any homeowner’s palette when it comes to fall color.
Not everyone will obtain the color and beauty of a particular plant as that of your neighbor. This typically is related to fertilization and/or watering. In our area of the country, we are often in need of iron and sulfur as well as other nutrients. In addition, soil can play an important role in the quality as well as the beauty of many plants.
So, are you looking for shrubs and trees that will provide color during the fall months? We have provided you with a short list of plants for your consideration, many providing a spectacular array of brilliant color, both in their branching habit as well as in the foliage. There are just too many shrubs and trees to list and this list is only a few of the many shrubs and trees we love at The Home & Garden Store.
As a final thought in choosing plants, keep in mind the size, hardiness, foot traffic, and location of each plant prior to making a purchase. Since this article relates to fall color, we have not mentioned the use of conifers and broadleaf evergreens in the landscape. However when considering a landscape plant, it is certainly wise to keep these plants in mind. If you need help, stop by, email, or call one of our nursery professionals. We have an Idaho Certified Nurseryman on staff to help you with all your gardening needs.
Shrubs:
- Burning Bush (red)
- Gro-Low Sumac (red)
- Pinky Winky Hydrangea (reds and yellows)
- Fire & Ice Hydrangea (red)
- Royal Purple Smokebush (purple)
- Red Gnome Dogwood (red – also bright red stems)
- Royal Star Magnolia (yellow)
- Viburnum (showy berries as well as color)
- Golden Rocket Barberry ( yellows to orange-red)
- King Edward Current (reds to yellows)
- Tiger Eyes Sumac (red)
- Autumn Flame Maple (red)
- Red Sunset Maple (red)
- Florida Dogwood (bright orange to deep red to shades of yellow)
- Emerald Queen Maple (yellow)
- Autumn Purple Ash (deep maroon)
- Sunburst Honeylocust (yellow)
- Hawthorne (berries)
- Chanticleer Flowering Pear (shades of red to maroon)
- Persian Ironwood (bright reds to brilliant yellows)
- Japanese Maple (orangish-red to reds)
- Heartbreaker Redbud ( deep reds)
- American Sweetgum (shades of yellow to various shades of red)
- Pin Oak (rich reds)
