Fab foliage for fall
Beautiful beautyberries
Yesterday I promised to list a few terrific trees and shrubs for fall color, and a promise is a promise. Here are a couple of my favorites:
Purple beautyberry
(Callicarpa dichotoma) – When this deciduous shrub loses its yellow leaves in the fall, it reveals clusters of gorgeous lilac and violet berries. Birds love the fall fruits. For best effect, plant it in masses, or try it in the understory of wooded areas that get filtered sun. Tip: save the berried stems for accents in your autumn arrangements.
Orange and red sugar maple leaves
Sugar maples
(Acer saccharum) – I lovelovelove these trees, even though they can get stressed by the extreme heat and air pollution often found in urban environments. Still, if you’ve got space for a specimen tree, and you crave a shady landscape, its rich red, yellow, and orange foliage can’t be beat.
Where can you see more glorious trees to add to your garden, and learn about their growing habits? The upcoming Southeastern Flower Show, of course!
Lynn
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