Plants
with
Fabulous
Fall
Color
The sugar maple, which is common around here, is gorgeous but can grow to over 50 feet tall and wide.
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
Trees
Dogwoods come in many varieties with flowers in the spring and berries in the late fall in addition to pretty fall foliage.
Dogwood
Cornus florida
Trees
This Crabapple tree is called 'Indian Magic' & produces beautiful red-orange fruit.
Crabapple
Malus
Trees
This easy to grow shrub is found in many suburban landscapes & lasts for years.
Burning Bush
Euonymus alatus
Shrubs
This is one of my favorites. It has multi-season interest and is easy to maintain.
Witch Alder
Fothergilla major
Shrubs
Many hydrangea turn colors in the fall. This oakleaf turns a beautiful wine red.
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia
Shrubs
Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum
Perennials
Many hardy geraniums have great fall color. They are one of my favorite perennials.
Barrenwort
Epimedium
Perennials
Small yellow flowers come out in the spring but the foliage is always pretty. A great shade lover.
Beardtongue
Penstemon 'Husker Red'
Perennials
This mid-size perennial has dark foliage, stems, and seedpods in the fall.
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