SELECTING TREES FOR FALL COLOR
November 20th, 2023

Selecting trees for fall color in your yard can add vibrancy and visual interest to your landscape. Different trees exhibit various shades of red, orange, yellow and purple during the fall season. Here are some of the most popular trees known for their brilliant fall foliage:

  1. Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum): Known for its stunning orange red to deep red leaves, the sugar maple is a classic choice for fall color.
  2. Red Maple (Acer rubrum): This tree offers a range of colors, from bright red to yellow. It adapts well to different soil types.
  3. Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua): Sweetgum trees have star-shaped leaves that turn shades of red, orange, and purple in the fall.
  4. Oak Trees (Quercus species): Certain oak species, such as the Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), provide beautiful red foliage in the fall.
  5. Dogwood (Cornus species): Dogwood trees, especially the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) feature deep red foliage in the fall.
  6. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum): With its delicate and intricate leaves, the Japanese maple offers a range of fall colors, including red, orange, and purple.
  7. Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus): This shrub turns a brilliant red in the fall, making it a popular choice for landscaping.
  8. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): Ginkgo trees display bright-golden yellow leaves in the fall. They are unique in that their leaves often fall all at once, creating a golden carpet.

The recommended season for planting trees is spring or fall. This allows the tree to establish a root system before the intensity of summer or winter.

Mixing tree species on your property can create a diverse and visually appealing landscape during the fall season. Make sure you are planting trees in locations that have enough room to mature and exhibit their full fall potential. Consider planting trees in groups or clusters to give a more dramatic effect on your property. Remember that the intensity of fall colors can vary from year to year based on weather conditions.

 

 

 Acer Rubrum                                             Ginkgo

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